epipteric

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English

Etymology

From epi- +‎ pterion +‎ -ic.

Adjective

epipteric (not comparable)

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

Noun

epipteric (plural epipterics)

(anatomy) A bone of this kind.

Anagrams

epipetric

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