Neurocranium
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Neurocranium is a noun meaning (anatomy) The part of the skull that encloses the brain.
Meaning
(anatomy) The part of the skull that encloses the brain.
Example Sentences
Holonyms: skull, cranium < head < body
Word Forms
- neurocrania
Synonyms for neurocranium
Depending on context, synonyms include brainbox, braincase, brainpan.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include braincase, encephalon, endbrain, forebrain, neuroanatomy, meninx.
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