About The Word Occiput
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Occiput
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What's The Definition Of Occiput?
[n] back part of the head or skull
Synonyms | Synonyms for Occiput: Related Terms | Find terms related to Occiput: See Also | bone | human head | os Occiput In Webster's Dictionary \Oc"ci*put\, n.; pl. L. {Occipita}, E. {Occiputs}. [L.,
fr. ob (see {Ob-}) + caput head. See {Chief}.]
1. (Anat.) The back, or posterior, part of the head or skull;
the region of the occipital bone.
2. (Zo["o]l.) A plate which forms the back part of the head
of insects.
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