Definitions for calvariumkælˈvɛər i əm; -ˈvɛər i ə
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
cal•var•i•umkælˈvɛər i əm; -ˈvɛər i ə(n.)(pl.)-var•i•a
the dome of the skull.
Category: Anatomy
Origin of calvarium:
1880–85; < NL, neut. var. of L calvāria skull
Wiktionary
calvarium(Noun)
The upper, domelike portion of the skull (without the lower jaw)
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