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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The upper and superficial part of the head covering the cranium, including the scalp, muscles, etc; cranial region.
2. 2
   the muscle and aponeurosis and skin covering the cranium wordnet
3. 3
   The hard dorsal wall of the head of insects.

Synonyms

All synonyms

skull

Etymology

From epi- + cranium.