Word: neurocranium
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: neu
ro
cra
ni
um
Definition: The part of the skull that encloses the brain.
Morphemes:
Affix: neuro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: nerves, nerve tissue, or the nervous system.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: νευρο-
Language: grc
Decoded: neuro-
Meaning: νευρο-
Affix: cranium
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: That part of the skull consisting of the bones enclosing the brain, but not including the bones of the face or jaw.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: crānium
Language: ML.
Decoded: cranium
Meaning: skull