petro-occipital

adjective

pe·​tro-oc·​cip·​i·​tal ˌpe-trō-äk-ˈsip-ət-ᵊl How to pronounce petro-occipital (audio) ˌpē- How to pronounce petro-occipital (audio)
: of or relating to the occipital bone and the petrous portion of the temporal bone

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“Petro-occipital.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/petro-occipital. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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