Occipital
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ɒkˈsɪp.ɪt.əl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Occipital is an adjective meaning (anatomy) Of, pertaining to, or located within or near the occiput (back of the head) or the occipital bone.
Meaning
(anatomy) Of, pertaining to, or located within or near the occiput (back of the head) or the occipital bone.
More Meanings
- (anatomy) Ellipsis of occipital bone.
- (zootomy) An occipital scale in reptiles.
Word Forms
- occipitals
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dorsal, caudal, hindmost, rear, occiput, posterior.
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