par·occipital
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Definition of paroccipital
(Entry 1 of 2)
: located at the side of the occipital bone or in the lateral aspect of the occipital region
—used chiefly of a bony element or process
paroccipital
noun
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plural -s
Definition of paroccipital (Entry 2 of 2)
: a paroccipital part
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