craniology

 
Pronunciation: /ˌkreɪnɪˈɒlədʒi/

noun

[mass noun] historical
  • the scientific study of the shape and size of the skulls of different human races.
  • another term for phrenology.

Derivatives

craniological

Pronunciation: /kreɪnɪəˈlɒdʒɪk(ə)l/
adjective

craniologist

noun