cranio-

1. a combining form representing cranium in compound words:

   craniotomy.

cranio-

combining_form

1. indicating the cranium or cranial

   craniotomy

Example Sentences

Matthew’s appearance also drastically improved, and Chesney Price documented the changes to share with other parents facing this condition in photos posted to Matthew’s Facebook page, “Cranio Warrior Matthew.”

From Washington Times

Specialized ‘cranio facial depiction” software later added muscles and tissue to the image.

From Washington Times

Na tarde seguinte à crise da falta de medicamento, enquanto examinava os ultrassons da gravidez que mostravam o crânio subdesenvolvido de Daniel, Jaqueline encontrou uma foto dele sorrindo.

From New York Times

"The loudspeaker represents the media. The media is trying to say something but is being interrupted," said Asin, who uses a pseudonym for his street art to protect his identity and said he is inspired by Cranio, a graffiti artist from Brazil.

From Reuters

She dons the words “cranio princess” on her purple shirt, which she pairs with a purple tutu.

From Washington Times

Words That Use Cranio-

What does cranio- mean?

Cranio- is a combining form used like a prefix representing the word cranium, the skull, especially the part that covers the brain. It is often used in medical terms, especially in anatomy.

Cranio- ultimately comes from the Greek krāníon, meaning “skull.”

What are variants of cranio-?

When combined with words or word elements that begin with a vowel, cranio- becomes crani-, as in craniectomy.

Examples of cranio-

An example of a word you may have encountered that features cranio- is craniotomy, “the operation of opening the skull, usually for operations on the brain.”

We know that cranio- means “skull,” but what about the –tomy part of the word? It means “cutting, incision.” Craniotomy literally translates to “skull cutting.”

What are some words that use the combining form cranio-?

• craniocele
• craniocerebral
• craniocleidodysostosis
• craniofacial
• craniograph
• craniomalacia
• craniometer
• craniopathy
• cranioplasty
• cranioscopy

What are some other forms that cranio- may be commonly confused with?

• carpo-
• carcino-
• cephalo-
• cortico-

Break it down!

The combining form -meter means “measure,” and it is used to name measuring instruments. What does a craniometer measure the dimensions of?