occipital Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective of or relating to the occiput
    • occipital bone

WordNet

Oc*cip"i*tal adjective
Etymology
Cf. F. occipital.
Definitions
  1. (Anat.) Of or pertaining to the occiput, or back part of the head, or to the occipital bone.
Oc*cip"i*tal noun
Definitions
  1. (Anat.) The occipital bone.

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