Definition

Referring to something that is located or happening outside the skull.

Example

The doctor explained that the injury was extracranial and did not affect the brain.

Conversation

Did you know that some headaches can be caused by extracranial factors?

Really? I always thought they were just inside the head.

Yeah, things like tension in the neck can lead to extracranial pain.

That makes sense! I'll have to pay more attention to my posture.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Extracranial → It is formed from "extra-" (meaning outside) and "cranial" (from Latin "cranium", meaning skull). The word "extracranial" refers to something that is located outside the skull.

Memory Tip

Think of 'extra' meaning 'outside' and 'cranial' relating to the 'skull' — so extracranial means something that is outside the skull.

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