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sinciput

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪnsɪpʌt/
Definition of sinciput

noun

Anatomy
  • the front of the skull from the forehead to the crown.

Derivatives

sincipital

Pronunciation: /-ˈsɪpɪt(ə)l/
adjective

Origin:

late 16th century: from Latin, from semi- 'half' + caput 'head'

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Definition of sinciput in the US English dictionary
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