noun
- the scientific study of skulls, especially their size, shape, and characteristics
Usage: scientific; anthropological
Examples
- The anthropologist specialized in craniology to understand ancient populations.
- Craniology was once used to make claims about intelligence, though these methods have been discredited.
- The museum’s craniology collection includes skulls from various time periods.
- Modern craniology focuses on evolutionary and medical aspects of skull structure.
- Students in the anatomy course learned basic principles of craniology.
- The researcher published findings based on craniology measurements from the excavation site.