Episquamosal

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An ossification situated above the squamosal bone
Adjective
  1. 1
    Situated above the squamosal bone not-comparable

    "The posterior margin of TMP 2011.051.0001 has four episquamosal loci, all of which are occupied by well-fused episquamosals."

Example

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"The posterior margin of TMP 2011.051.0001 has four episquamosal loci, all of which are occupied by well-fused episquamosals."

Etymology

From epi- + squamosal.

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