crāniolˈogist noun

crāniolˈogy noun

1. The study of skulls
2. Phrenology

crāniomˈeter noun

An instrument for measuring the skull

crāniomˈetry noun

crāniosˈcopist noun

A phrenologist

crāniosˈcopy noun

Phrenology

crāniotˈomy noun

1. (Gr tomē a cut) the act of compressing the skull of a fetus in obstructed deliveries (obstetrics)
2. Incision into or removal of part of the skull, esp for the purpose of neurosurgery

cranial index noun

The breadth of a skull as a percentage of the length

cranial nerve noun

Any of the ten to twelve paired nerves that have their origin in the brain

crāniosacˈral therapy noun

An alternative therapy involving gentle manipulation of the bones and membranes of the skull, in order to treat a wide range of physical and psychological disorders (abbrev CST)