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craniology

[ krey-nee-ol-uh-jee ]
/ ˌkreɪ niˈɒl ə dʒi /

noun

the science that deals with the size, shape, and other characteristics of human skulls.

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Origin of craniology

First recorded in 1800–10; cranio- + -logy

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, noun

Words nearby craniology

craniofacial dysostosis, craniofenestria, craniograph, craniography, craniol., craniology, craniom., craniomalacia, craniometer, craniometric point, craniometry
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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, noun
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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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