craniometer

[ krey-nee-om-i-ter ]
/ ˌkreɪ niˈɒm ɪ tər /

noun

an instrument for measuring the external dimensions of skulls.

Origin of craniometer

First recorded in 1875–80; cranio- + -meter

British Dictionary definitions for craniometer

craniometer
/ (ˌkreɪnɪˈɒmɪtə) /

noun

an instrument for measuring the cranium or skull

Medical definitions for craniometer

craniometer
[ krā′nē-ŏmĭ-tər ]

n.

An instrument or device used to measure the skull.

Other words from craniometer

cra′ni•o•metric (-ə-mĕtrĭk) null adj.