occipital (C1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˌɒksɪˈpɪtəl/
Definition
Relating to the back or rear part of the head, especially the occipital bone or the occipital lobe of the brain.
Examples
The occipital lobe is responsible for processing visual information.
The doctor checked the patient's occipital region for any signs of injury.
How to Use occipital
- occipital lobe (noun phrase)
- the part of the brain that processes visual information — "The occipital lobe is responsible for processing visual information."
- occipital bone (noun phrase)
- the bone that forms the back and base of the skull — "The occipital bone is the largest bone in the skull."
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