A surgical instrument or frame used to hold or stabilize the skull during medical procedures or measurements.
From cranio- + -phore (Greek phorein, to carry, bear). A specialized surgical tool developed in the 19th century for cranial work.
A craniophore is like the skull's 'steady hand'—it allows surgeons to work on delicate brain structures while knowing the skull won't slip, which is critical when millimeters matter.
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