cranial

adjective

cra·​ni·​al ˈkrā-nē-əl How to pronounce cranial (audio)
1
: of or relating to the skull or cranium
2
cranially adverb

Examples of cranial in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In December, Herbert was hospitalized for a cranial hematoma during her and Hough's ongoing tour and underwent an emergency craniectomy. Julia Moore, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024 The troupe alum experienced a severe health scare last December when she was hospitalized for a cranial hematoma. Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024 Ebert, who had a cranial hematoma at the end of 2023 and had to have emergency surgery, is recovered and ready for the next trip, even if Hough is a little weary. Meredith Lepore, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2024 Hern methodically walks the reader through what late abortions can entail: dismemberment of the fetus; intentional cranial collapse. Jia Tolentino, The New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cranial 

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Word History

First Known Use

1800, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of cranial was in 1800

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Cite this Entry

“Cranial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cranial. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

cranial

adjective
cra·​ni·​al ˈkrā-nē-əl How to pronounce cranial (audio)
: of, relating to, or directed toward the skull or cranium

Medical Definition

cranial

adjective
cra·​ni·​al ˈkrā-nē-əl How to pronounce cranial (audio)
1
: of or relating to the skull or cranium
2
: cephalic
the cranial end of the spinal column
cranially adverb

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