Craniology
[krey-nee-ol-uh-jee] /ˌkreɪ niˈɒl ə dʒi/
noun
1.
the science that deals with the size, shape, and other characteristics of human skulls.
/ˌkreɪnɪˈɒlədʒɪ/
noun
1.
the branch of science concerned with the shape and size of the human skull, esp with reference to variations between different races
craniology cra·ni·ol·o·gy (krā’nē-ŏl’ə-jē)
n.
The scientific study of the characteristics of the skull, such as size and shape, especially in humans.
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[krey-nee-om-i-tree] /ˌkreɪ niˈɒm ɪ tri/ noun 1. the science of measuring skulls, chiefly to determine their characteristic relationship to sex, body type, or genetic population. /ˌkreɪnɪˈɒmɪtrɪ/ noun 1. the study and measurement of skulls craniometry cra·ni·om·e·try (krā’nē-ŏm’ĭ-trē) n. Measurement of the skull to determine its characteristics as related to sex, race, or body type.