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craniology

/ˌkreɪ.niˈɒl.ə.dʒi/

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/ˌkreɪ.niˈɒl.ə.dʒi/C2formalscientific
  • ruНаучное изучение характеристик и вариаций человеческих черепов, часто используемое исторически в антропологии и расовой классификации.

The scientific study of the characteristics and variations of human skulls, often used historically in anthropology and racial classification.

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  1. Scientific study of skullsC2formalscientific

    The branch of science that deals with the study of the shape, size, and structure of human skulls, often used historically to classify human populations.

    ruНаучное изучение черепов

    • Craniology was once used to support discredited theories of racial classification.
    • The museum's collection of skulls is studied by experts in craniology.
    • Modern craniology focuses on understanding human evolution and variation.
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