craniology

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(krā′nē äl′ə jē)

noun

the scientific study of skulls, esp. human skulls, and their characteristics, including differences in size, shape, etc.

See craniology in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
The scientific study of the characteristics of the skull, such as size and shape, especially in humans.

Related Forms:

  • craˌni·o·logˈi·cal (-ə-lŏjˈĭ-kəl) adjective
  • craˌni·o·logˈi·cal·ly adverb
  • craˌni·olˈo·gist noun

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