adjective
cranial
KRAY-nee-uhl
Cranial (adjective) means relating to the skull or cranium. Example: “The patient underwent a cranial scan after the accident.”
adjective
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Relating to the skull or cranium.
"The patient underwent a cranial scan after the accident."
How to use cranial
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to the skull.
When to use it
Mostly used in medical and anatomical contexts.
Common pairings
cranial nerve
cranial scan
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Etymology
From cranium plus the adjective ending -al.
Rhymes for cranial
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What does “cranial” mean?
The word “cranial” means relating to the skull or cranium. In plain terms, relating to the skull.
How do you pronounce “cranial”?
“Cranial” is pronounced KRAY-nee-uhl (/ˈkɹeɪ.ni.əl/ in IPA).
How do you use “cranial” in a sentence?
Here is “cranial” used in a sentence: “The patient underwent a cranial scan after the accident.”
What part of speech is “cranial”?
“Cranial” is an adjective.