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occipitoparietal

adjective

oc·​cip·​i·​to·​pa·​ri·​etal -pə-ˈrī-ət-ᵊl How to pronounce occipitoparietal (audio)
: of or relating to the occipital and parietal bones of the skull
the occipitoparietal regions

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“Occipitoparietal.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/occipitoparietal. Accessed 9 Dec. 2025.

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