Cranial (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to the cranium which encloses the brain; "cranial pressure".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The doctor explained that the patient's cranial injury would require surgery to relieve the pressure on the brain.
- Cranial measurements were used to determine the age and sex of the ancient skeleton.
- The scientist studied the cranial structure of primates to understand the evolution of the human brain.
- The patient's cranial pressure was being closely monitored after the accident to prevent any further damage.
- The anthropologist made detailed drawings of the cranial features of the newly discovered fossil.