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occipital

adjective oc·cip·i·tal \äk-ˈsi-pə-təl\

Definition of OCCIPITAL

:  of, relating to, or located within or near the occiput or the occipital bone
— occipital noun
— oc·cip·i·tal·ly adverb
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First Known Use of OCCIPITAL

1541

Other Anatomy Terms

bilateral symmetry, carotid, cartilage, dorsal, entrails, prehensile, renal, solar plexus, supine, thoracic, ventral

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12 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. occipital
  2. occipital arch
  3. occipital bone
  4. occipital condyle
  5. occipital ganglion
  6. occipital lobe
  7. occipital plate
  8. occipital point
  9. glabello-occipital length
  10. parieto-occipital fissure
  11. spheno-occipital suture
  12. trachelo-occipital
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