Word Adjective
cranial
adj.
C1 Advanced US /ˈkɹeɪnjəɫ/ UK /kɹˈeɪnɪəl/ cra·nial
Definition
adj.relating to the head or the skull. You use this to describe things like bones, nerves, or injuries that happen in the head area.
adj.relating to the head or the skull. Often used in medical or anatomical contexts to describe structures or procedures involving the cranium.
Examples
“The doctor checked for any cranial injuries after the fall.”
“The patient underwent a cranial scan to ensure there were no fractures after the accident.”
“Cranial nerves are a set of twelve pairs of nerves that emerge directly from the brain and brainstem, providing sensory and motor functions to the head and neck.”
Etymology
From cranium + -al. By surface analysis, crani- + -al.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level C1 · Advanced
Frequency Occasional
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