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occipital

adjectivetécnico/ɔksiˈpitaɫ/low

oc·ci·pi·tal

Definition

Relating to the occiput or the back of the head.
The occipital bone protects the visual cortex.
He felt a pain in his occipital region.
Common collocations
occipital boneoccipital lobe

Etymology

Do latim 'occipitalis', de 'occiput' (parte de trás da cabeça).

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