cranioscopy

/krəˈnaɪskəpɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

examination of the skull, especially by X-ray or other imaging techniques

“The doctor ordered a cranioscopy to diagnose the patient’s condition.”

2. noun

study of the shape and structure of the skull

“Anthropologists use cranioscopy to analyze the skulls of ancient civilizations.”

Synonyms

  • craniometry
  • skull examination

Antonyms

  • craniotomy
  • skull concealment