Meaning of extracranial: Outside of the cranium (bones that surround the brain).

Definition of extracranial

Outside of the cranium (bones that surround the brain).

How extracranial is built

extra crani al extracranial
  • extra- Prefix · Latin outside, beyond
  • crani/o Combining form · Greek skull
  • -ac, -al, -ar, -ary, -eal, -ic Suffix · Greek and Latin pertaining to, relating to

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