supraoccipital

adjective

su·​pra·​oc·​cip·​i·​tal -äk-ˈsip-ət-ᵊl How to pronounce supraoccipital (audio)
: situated or performed over or in the upper part of the occiput
supraoccipital craniotomy

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“Supraoccipital.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/supraoccipital. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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