Cranium

krā′ni-um, n. the skull: the bones enclosing the brain.— adj. Crā′nial , pertaining to the cranium.— n. Craniog′no my , cranial physiognomy.— adj. Craniolog′ical .— ns. Craniol′ogist , one skilled in craniology; Craniol′ogy , the study of skulls: phrenology; Craniom′eter , an instrument for measuring the skull; Craniom′etry , the measurement of skulls; Craninos′copist , a phrenologist; Cranios′copy , phrenology; Craniot′omy ( obstetrics ), the act of breaking down the head of the fœtus. [Low L. cranium —Gr. kranion , from karē , the head.]