1. the parts of the skull that enclose and protect the brain; craniums
Usage: anatomical term; plural of braincase

Examples

• The paleontologists carefully examined the fossilized braincases of early hominids.
• Comparative studies of mammalian braincases reveal evolutionary adaptations.
• The researcher measured the volume of various primate braincases.
• Ancient braincases provide clues about brain development in extinct species.
• The museum’s collection includes braincases from different vertebrate groups.
• Scientists use CT scans to study the internal structure of braincases.