cranial

[ krey-nee-uh l ]
/ ˈkreɪ ni əl /

adjective

of or relating to the cranium or skull.

Origin of cranial

First recorded in 1790–1800; crani(um) + -al1

OTHER WORDS FROM cranial

Example sentences from the Web for cranial

British Dictionary definitions for cranial

cranial
/ (ˈkreɪnɪəl) /

adjective

of or relating to the skull

Derived forms of cranial

cranially, adverb

Medical definitions for cranial

cranial
[ krānē-əl ]

adj.

Of or relating to the skull or cranium.

Scientific definitions for cranial

cranial
[ krānē-əl ]

Located in or involving the skull or cranium.