endocranium

[en-doh-krey-nee-uh m]

noun, plural en·do·cra·ni·a [en-doh-krey-nee-uh] /ˌɛn doʊˈkreɪ ni ə/. Anatomy.

the inner lining membrane of the skull; the dura mater.

the inside surface of the skull.

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)

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.

Within the cranium.

Of or relating to the endocranium.

endocranium

[ĕn′dō-krā′nē-əm]

n. pl. en•do•cra•ni•a (-nē-ə)

The outermost layer of the dura mater.

The inner surface of the skull.