CRANIOLOGY

craniology

(noun) the scientific study of the skulls of various human races

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

craniology (usually uncountable, plural craniologies)

The study of the physical characteristics of the human skull.

Source: Wiktionary


Cra`ni*ol"o*gy (-j), n. Etym: [Cranium + -logy.]

Definition: The department of science (as of ethnology or archæology) which deals with the shape, size, proportions, indications, etc., of skulls; the study of skulls.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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