occipital

(äk sipit'l)

adjective

of the occiput or the occipital bone

Origin: ML occipitalis

noun

occipital bone

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See occipital in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Of or relating to the occiput or to the occipital bone: an occipital fracture.
noun
The occipital bone.

Related Forms:

  • oc·cipˈi·tal·ly adverb

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