phrenology: Meaning and Definition of

phre•nol•o•gy

Pronunciation: (fri-nol'u-jē, fre-), [key]
— n.
  1. a psychological theory or analytical method based on the belief that certain mental faculties and character traits are indicated by the configurations of the skull.
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