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Noun: brainpan  'breyn,pan
  1. The part of the skull that encloses the brain
    "The brainpan provides protection for the delicate brain tissue";
    - cranium, braincase

Derived forms: brainpans

Type of: bone, os[2]

Part of: skull

Encyclopedia: Brainpan