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parietal

adjectivemasculine/femininetechnicaluncommon/pɐ.ɾi.'ɛ.tɐɫ/pa·ri·e·tal

Definition

1

Relating to the wall of a cavity or structure, especially the bones forming the side and top of the skull.

Usage examples

“The parietal lobe is involved in sensory perception and integration.”
“A fracture was detected in the parietal bone.”

Common combinations

parietal boneparietal lobeparietal cortex