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crani/o — Skull

crani/o means skull. Ancient Greek source words and medical terminology examples: cranial.

Meaning and source words

Meaning: Skull

Examples and word parts

cranial

Relating to the skull.

Word parts: crani (skull) + -al (relating to)

Recorded forms: crani-, cranio-

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