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craniology

/krəˈnaɪɒlədʒi/ noun · British & US
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What does craniology mean?

noun

The study of the shape and structure of the skull, or the science of the study of the shape and structure of the skull. It is a now obsolete term for phrenology.

Example

"The doctor studied craniology to understand the relationship between brain function and skull shape."

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