subcranial

/sʌbˈkræniəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or occurring beneath the skull

“The subcranial surgery aimed to alleviate the patient’s pain.”

2. noun

the part of the skull that lies beneath the cranial vault

“The subcranial region of the skull is a complex area to operate on.”

Synonyms

  • intracranial
  • subcortical
  • suboccipital

Antonyms

  • extracranial