epicranial

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Overlying the skull; specifically designating the tendon and muscle forming the epicranium.
  2. Of or relating to the epicranium of an insect's head.

Pronunciation

/ˌɛp.ɪˈkɹeɪ.ni.əl/

Word forms

epicranial

Etymology

From epi- + cranial, or epicranium + -al. By surface analysis, epi- + crani- + -al.

Derived words

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