epipteric

adj, noun — 2 senses

epipteric

adj

Etymology From epi- + pterion + -ic.

1

Anatomy, Medicine, Sciences Of or pertaining to supernumerary bones (Wormian bones) occasionally present in the pterion region of the human skull.

epipteric

noun

Etymology From epi- + pterion + -ic.

1

Anatomy, Medicine, Sciences A bone of this kind.

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