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Vocabulary Entry
parietal
|adjective • noun
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A
adjective
Relating to or situated near the walls of a part of the body.
Example Sentences
"The parietal lobe is crucial for processing sensory information."
"The doctor explained that the parietal bones form part of the skull."
"Parietal cells in the stomach secrete acid to aid digestion."
N
noun
A term used in anatomy to describe a type of bone or area related to the side walls of the skull.
Example Sentences
"The parietal of the skull protects the brain."
"The parietal was fractured in the accident."
"An examination of the parietal revealed no significant damage."