epicranial

adj — 2 senses

adj

/ˌɛp.ɪˈkɹeɪ.ni.əl/

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

Anatomy, Medicine, Sciences Overlying the skull; specifically designating the tendon and muscle forming the epicranium.

Biology, Entomology, Natural sciences Of or relating to the epicranium of an insect's head.

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