cranioscopy

[ krey-nee-os-kuh-pee ]

noun

1. observation, examination, and description of the human skull.

Other Words From

• cra·ni·o·scop·i·cal [krey-nee-, uh, -, skop, -i-k, uh, l], adjective
• crani·osco·pist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of cranioscopy¹

First recorded in 1795–1805; cranio- + -scopy

Example Sentences

Following the old route of exploration by cranioscopy, I sought to supply these defects.

From Project Gutenberg

The method of Cranioscopy, practiced by Gall and his followers.

From Project Gutenberg