Brainpan: meaning, definitions and examples
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brainpan
[ ˈbreɪnpæn ]
anatomy
The part of the skull which encloses the brain.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The doctor examined the x-ray and noticed a small fracture in the brainpan.
- She felt a sharp pain at the back of her head, right where the brainpan meets the neck.
Translations
Translations of the word "brainpan" in other languages:
🇵🇹 crânio
🇮🇳 खोपड़ी
🇩🇪 Schädel
🇮🇩 tengkorak
🇺🇦 череп
🇵🇱 czaszka
🇯🇵 頭蓋骨 (ずがいこつ)
🇫🇷 crâne
🇪🇸 cráneo
🇹🇷 kafatası
🇰🇷 두개골
🇸🇦 جمجمة
🇨🇿 lebka
🇸🇰 lebka
🇨🇳 颅骨 (lúgǔ)
🇸🇮 lobanja
🇮🇸 höfuðkúpa
🇰🇿 бас сүйек
🇬🇪 თავის ქალა
🇦🇿 kəllə
🇲🇽 cráneo
Etymology
The word 'brainpan' originated in the late 18th century, combining 'brain' and 'pan' (from Old English 'panne' meaning 'vessel'). It has been used to refer to the skull encasing the brain as well as metaphorically to one's mind or intellect.
See also: brain, braincase, brainiac, brainpower, brains, brainstorm, brainstorming, brainteaser, brainwash, brainwashing, brainwave, brainworm, brainy.