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Parietal

Verb / pɜ:ˈaɪʌtʌl / Another word for parietal — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to or situated near the wall of the body or a cavity

Synonyms & similar words

cortical cranial osseous skeletal bone cerebral skull head calvarial sincipital frontal temporal occipital ethmoid sphenoid zygomatic maxillary mandibular palatine nasal

Example sentences

  1. The parietal lobe of the brain is involved in processing sensory information.
  2. The parietal peritoneum lines the abdominal cavity.
  3. The parietal pleura lines the chest wall and covers the diaphragm.
  4. The parietal cells in the stomach secrete hydrochloric acid.
  5. The parietal bones articulate with the temporal, occipital, and sphenoid bones.

Quotes

  • The parietal bones are most important in the study of anthropology.
  • The parietal lobe is essential for spatial reasoning and perception.
  • The parietal peritoneum is a thin membrane that lines the abdominal cavity.

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