Craniometric

/ˌkreɪniəʊˈmetrɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to the measurement of skull dimensions and characteristics.

Etymology

From craniometer plus the -ic suffix. This adjective form describes work or studies involving skull measurements.

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Modern craniometric studies help forensic scientists identify remains and track human evolutionary changes, but they're now paired with DNA testing to avoid the biased interpretations that plagued earlier anthropology.

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