cranio-

a combining form representing cranium in compound words: craniotomy.

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cranio- or (before a vowel) crani-

—*combining form*
	indicating the cranium or cranial: craniotomy

crani- or (before a vowel) crani-

—*combining form*

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cranio- or crani-
pref.
Cranium: craniospinal.

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