adj, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A bone of this kind.

Adjective

1. 1
   Of or pertaining to supernumerary bones (Wormian bones) occasionally present in the pterion region of the human skull. not-comparable

Etymology

From epi- + pterion + -ic.

Related phrases

wormian bone

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