cranium

UK
/ˈkreɪ.ni.əm/
US
/ˈkreɪ.ni.əm/
craniumnoun
crania
pl
UK
/ˈkreɪ.ni.əm/
US
/ˈkreɪ.ni.əm/
Translations
The cranium protects the brain.
Череп защищает мозг.
Additional translations
черепная коробка
Definitions
The part of the skull that encloses the brain.
The archaeologist carefully examined the ancient cranium for signs of trauma.
The skull of a vertebrate animal, especially including the bones that protect the brain.
The veterinarian measured the puppy's cranium to track its development.