neurocranium
noun
neu·ro·cra·ni·um
ˌn(y)u̇r-ō-ˈkrā-nē-əm 
plural neurocraniums or neurocrania
-nē-ə
: the portion of the skull that encloses and protects the brain
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“Neurocranium.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/neurocranium. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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