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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