Cranium (noun)

The skull that encloses the brain of a human or an animal.

Origin:

The word "cranium" is derived from the latin word "cranium" which means skull. the word is used to refer to the skull which encloses the brain of a human or an animal.

Examples:

1. The cranium is the bony structure that surrounds the brain.
2. The blow to the cranium caused a severe concussion.
3. The size of the cranium is an important factor in determining the intelligence of a species.
4. The cranium is made up of several bones that are fused together.
5. The cranium protects the brain from injury.