phrenologist

American  

[fri-nahl-uhj-ist, fre-] / frɪˈnɑl ədʒ ɪst, frɛ- /

noun

1. an adherent of or expert in phrenology; an analyst who uses the principles of phrenology.

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Example Sentences

Pathologists examined the role of the brain’s two hemispheres in patients with mental illness; phrenologists tried to map mental faculties onto different areas.

From New York Times

I don’t want to offend any of my phrenologist customers.

From Washington Post

Dreams were part of Kroc’s DNA and, according to at least one prophetic phrenologist, food was too.

From Salon

Many corporations required prospective employees to submit to phrenological examinations as a condition of employment, and many couples contemplating marriage sought the advice of phrenologists.

From Literature

Mr. Colicchio named his restaurant for two phrenologists who practiced their pseudoscience in the building.

From New York Times