Early 19th century; earliest use found in The British Critic, quarterly theological review, and ecclesiastical record. From peri- + cranial, after pericranium.
Definition of pericranial in US English:
pericranial
adjectiveˌpɛrɪˈkreɪnɪəl
Anatomy
Of or relating to the pericranium.
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in The British Critic, quarterly theological review, and ecclesiastical record. From peri- + cranial, after pericranium.