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 The Spa The pink and white Astor Salon & Spa offers facials, massages, body treatments, reflexology, reiki, and cranial sacral therapy sessions. Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2024 An adorable photo of the NFL tight end and Chrome made the rounds on social media after Kelce signed the boy's cranial helmet, but Parsons tells PEOPLE that the autograph faded off. Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 12 July 2024 In more severe cases, a pediatrician may recommend a cranial remolding orthosis, which looks like a baby helmet or band. Kristina Behr, Parents, 12 July 2024 These cranial ornamentations range from sea creatures like manta rays to alliums like onions and garlic to pets like French bulldogs and Shiba Inus. Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 8 July 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 18 Aug. 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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