Occipital Lobe Definition

ŏk-sĭpĭ-tl
noun
The posterior lobe of each cerebral hemisphere, having the shape of a three-sided pyramid and containing the visual center of the brain.
American Heritage Medicine

(anatomy) One of the four major divisions of the cerebrum of the brain, located at the back of the head.

Wiktionary
Synonyms:
  • occipital cortex

Other Word Forms of Occipital Lobe

Noun

Singular:
occipital lobe
Plural:
occipital-lobes

Origin of Occipital Lobe

  • from Latin occiput 'back of the head'

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