cranium
/ˈkɹeɪ.ni.əm/noun
Middle SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1
That part of the skull consisting of the bones enclosing the brain, but not including the bones of the face or jaw.
2
The upper portion of the skull, including the neurocranium and facial bones, but not including the jawbone (mandible).
3
Synonym of skull.
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