cranial
Translation
cranial, of the skull
Examples
The patient suffered a cranial injury.
The patient suffered a cranial injury.
The doctor examined the cranial nerves.
The doctor examined the cranial nerves.
Grammar Patterns
((cranial)) + noun relating to the skull The patient suffered a cranial injury.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cephalic (relating to the head)
Etymology
From Latin *cranium*, from Greek *kranion* 'skull'. The suffix '-al' forms adjectives meaning 'relating to'.
Memory Tips
'Cranial' is the adjective form of the noun 'cranium' (skull). Remember the root 'crani-' means skull.