Definition

Relating to both the skull and the brain.

Example

The doctor explained the craniocerebral injury sustained in the accident.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new study on craniocerebral injuries?

Yeah, it's pretty alarming how serious they can be.

I didn't realize they could affect both the skull and the brain like that.

It's definitely concerning; we need to take brain safety more seriously.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Craniocerebral is formed from "cranium" (from Latin *cranium*, meaning skull) and "cerebrum" (from Latin *cerebrum*, meaning brain). The word refers to matters relating to both the skull and the brain.

Memory Tip

Think of the 'skull' ('cranium') and the 'brain' ('cerebrum') together — that's what craniocerebral means, relating to both.

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