English Explanatory Dictionary

calvarium

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The upper, domelike portion of the skull (without the lower jaw).

Pronunciation

/kælˈvɛəɹi.əm/ /kælˈvɛɹi.əm/

Word forms

calvarium calvariums calvaria

Etymology

From Latin calvāria (“skull”), from calva, from calvus (“bald”).

Synonyms

calvaria

Derived words

intracalvarium
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