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cranialization

cranialization noun: translocation into the cranium.

Noun

cranialization (plural cranializations)

  1. translocation into the cranium
    • A craniotomy with cranialization of the mastoid sinus and thorough sealing of the defect in the mastoid bone was performed to prevent air from escaping through the sinus into the epidural space.2015 June 26, Vidar Rao, Oddrun Fredriksli, Sasha Gulati, “Post-traumatic epidural tension pneumocephalus: a case report”, in Journal of Medical Case Reports, volume 9, →DOI

Forms of cranialization

pluralcranializations

Origin of cranialization

From cranial + -ization.

Questions about cranialization

What does cranialization mean?
Cranialization means translocation into the cranium.
What part of speech is cranialization?
Cranialization is a noun.
What is the plural of cranialization?
The plural of cranialization is cranializations.

Words near cranialization in the dictionary

  1. cranial kinesis
  2. cranial nerve
  3. cranial nerves
  4. cranial orbit
  5. cranial orbits
  6. cranialization
  7. cranializations
  8. cranially
  9. cranialmost
  10. craniate
  11. craniates

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