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oc·cip·i·tal
 occipital
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- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
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adjective |
| definition: |
of, pertaining to, or located near the back of the head and skull.
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noun |
| definition: |
the bone that forms the back and part of the base of the skull; occipital bone.
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| derivation: |
occipitally (adv.) |
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