epipteric

English

Etymology

From epi- +‎ pterion +‎ -ic.

Adjective

epipteric (not comparable)

1. (anatomy) Of or pertaining to supernumerary bones (Wormian bones) occasionally present in the pterion region of the human skull.

Noun

epipteric (plural epipterics)

1. (anatomy) A bone of this kind.

Anagrams

• epipetric