craniosacral

cra·ni·o·sa·cral

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [krey-nee-oh-sey-kruh l, -sak-ruh l]
- /ˌkreɪ ni oʊˈseɪ krəl, -ˈsæk rəl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [krey-nee-oh-sey-kruh l, -sak-ruh l]
- /ˌkreɪ ni oʊˈseɪ krəl, -ˈsæk rəl/

Definitions of craniosacral word

adjective craniosacral as in craniosacral therapy, an alternative therapy involving gentle manipulation of the bones and membranes of the skull, in order to treat a wide range of physical and psychological disorders 3
adjective craniosacral of the cranium and sacrum 3
adjective craniosacral parasympathetic 3
adjective craniosacral parasympathetic. 1
adjective craniosacral Of or pertaining to the cranium and sacrum, especially with regard to craniosacral therapy, a form of alternative medicine resembling massage. 0

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Origin of craniosacral

First appearance:

before 1920

One of the 12% newest English words

First recorded in 1920-25; cranio- + sacral2

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Parts of speech for Craniosacral

noun

adjective

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adverb

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craniosacral popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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