Definition
calvariae
noun
- Plural of calvaria; the rounded upper part of the skull; the cranium.
Usage: anatomical term; formal/technical
Examples
- The museum displayed several calvariae from different archaeological periods.
- Anthropologists examined the calvariae to determine the age and health of ancient populations.
- The calvariae of the specimens showed signs of adaptation to high-altitude environments.
- Medical students studied the structure of calvariae in their anatomy course.
- The researcher compared the calvariae of various primate species.