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endocranium

[en-doh-krey-nee-uh m]
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noun, plural en·do·cra·ni·a [en-doh-krey-nee-uh] /ˌɛn doʊˈkreɪ ni ə/. Anatomy.
  1. the inner lining membrane of the skull; the dura mater.
  2. the inside surface of the skull.
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Origin of endocranium

From New Latin, dating back to 1875–80; see origin at endo-, cranium
Related formsen·do·cra·ni·al, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for endocranial

endocranium

noun plural -nia (-nɪə)
  1. anatomy the thick fibrous membrane that lines the cranial cavity and forms the outermost layer of the dura mater
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endocranial in Medicine

endocranial

(ĕn′dō-krā′nē-əl)
adj.
  1. Within the cranium.
  2. Of or relating to the endocranium.
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endocranium

(ĕn′dō-krā′nē-əm)
n. pl. en•do•cra•ni•a (-nē-ə)
  1. The outermost layer of the dura mater.
  2. The inner surface of the skull.
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