endocranium

noun

en·​do·​cranium

"+

plural endocrania

1

: the processes of the inner surface of the cranium of certain insects : tentorium

2

a

: dura mater

b

: the inner surface of the cranium

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from end- + cranium

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