BIPARIETAL

Etymology

Adjective

biparietal (not comparable)

(anatomy) Between the two parietal bones

Usage notes

• Most commonly used to describe the diameter of the cranium.

Source: Wiktionary


Bi`pa*ri"e*tal, a. Etym: [Pref. bi- + parietal.] (Anat.)

Definition: Of or pertaining to the diameter of the cranium, from one parietal fossa to the other.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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