adjective
- relating to the skull or head
Usage: medical; anatomical
Examples
- The doctor examined the patient’s cranial injuries after the accident.
- Cranial nerves control many functions in the head and neck.
- The cranial cavity protects the brain from damage.
- She studied cranial anatomy in her medical school course.
- The cranial bones fuse together as children grow.
- Cranial pressure can increase due to various medical conditions.