CRANIOMETRY

craniometry

(noun) the branch of physical anthropology dealing with the study and measurement of dry skulls after removal of its soft parts

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

craniometry (usually uncountable, plural craniometries)

The practice of taking measurements of the skull.

Source: Wiktionary


Cra`ni*om"e*try (kr`n-m"-tr), n.

Definition: The art or act of measuring skulls.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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