What is another word for Craniology?

Pronunciation: [kɹˌanɪˈɒləd͡ʒi] (IPA)

Craniology is defined as the study of the skull, but there are several synonymous terms used in various fields. Anthropology, for example, refers to this field as osteology - the study of bones. Within medicine, the term neurocranium is often used, which refers specifically to the bones of the skull that protect the brain. Another term within medicine is craniofacial, which refers to the bones and tissues of the face and the skull. For those studying evolution and biology, the term paleoanthropology is used to describe the study of early human fossils and skeletal remains. Regardless of which term is used, they all involve the study of the intricate and important structures within the human skull.

What are the hypernyms for Craniology?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Craniology

Many years afterward Virchow established the science of Craniology in the department of anthropology, and succeeded in throwing not a little light on the origins of races by his discoveries in this matter.
"Makers of Modern Medicine"
James J. Walsh
28 June, 1824. A hard-working scientist, he paid special attention to Craniology.
"A Biographical Dictionary of Freethinkers of All Ages and Nations"
Joseph Mazzini Wheeler
Baden, 6 March, 1758. He practised as a physician in Vienna, devoting much time to the study of the brain, and began to lecture on Craniology in that city.
"A Biographical Dictionary of Freethinkers of All Ages and Nations"
Joseph Mazzini Wheeler

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