Definition

Relating to both the skull and the face.

Example

The doctor specializes in craniofacial surgery to correct facial deformities.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new craniofacial clinic opening downtown?

Yeah, I read about it! It sounds really important for those in need.

Exactly, I hope it helps a lot of people with facial differences.

Me too! It's great to see advancements in craniofacial treatment.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Craniofacial → It is formed from "cranio-" (from Greek "kranion", meaning skull) and "facial" (from Latin "facialis", meaning of the face). The term craniofacial refers to the anatomical region that includes both the skull and the face.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'cranio-' which relates to the 'skull' and 'facial' which relates to the 'face' — together, craniofacial describes the area that includes both the skull and the face.

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