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/ɒkˈsɪp.ɪt.əl/ · adjective
(anatomy) Of, pertaining to, or located within or near the occiput (back of the head) or the occipital bone..
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Occipital means (anatomy) Of, pertaining to, or located within or near the occiput (back of the head) or the occipital bone..
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Use occipital where its definition matches the intended context.
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