cranial
|cra-ni-al|
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/ˈkreɪniəl/
related to the skull
Etymology
Etymology Information
'cranial' originates from the Latin word 'cranium', which meant 'skull'.
Historical Evolution
'cranium' transformed into the English word 'cranial' to describe anything related to the skull.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'related to the skull', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the skull or cranium.
The cranial nerves are responsible for various sensory and motor functions.
Synonyms
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