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craniology
[ krey-nee-ol-uh-jee ]
/ ˌkreɪ niˈɒl ə dʒi /
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noun
the science that deals with the size, shape, and other characteristics of human skulls.
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OTHER WORDS FROM craniology
cra·ni·o·log·i·cal [krey-nee-uh-loj-i-kuhl], /ˌkreɪ ni əˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl/, adjectivecra·ni·o·log·i·cal·ly, adverbcra·ni·ol·o·gist, nounWords nearby craniology
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British Dictionary definitions for craniology
craniology
/ (ˌkreɪnɪˈɒlədʒɪ) /
noun
the branch of science concerned with the shape and size of the human skull, esp with reference to variations between different races
Derived forms of craniology
craniological (ˌkreɪnɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl), adjectivecraniologically, adverbcraniologist, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for craniology
craniology
[ krā′nē-ŏl′ə-jē ]
n.
The scientific study of the characteristics of the skull, such as size and shape, especially in humans.
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