Cranial root
cranial root n.
Any of the roots of the accessory nerve that arise from the medulla.
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[kreyn] /kreɪn/ noun 1. any large wading bird of the family Gruidae, characterized by long legs, bill, and neck and an elevated hind toe. 2. (not used scientifically) any of various similar birds of other families, as the great blue heron. 3. Machinery. a device for lifting and moving heavy weights in suspension. 4. any […]