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parietal

 

[ pษ™หˆraษช.ษช.tษ™l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

anatomy, biology

The term 'parietal' refers to structures that are related to the walls of a cavity or a body part. In anatomy, it is often used to describe bones or other tissues that form part of the skull or body cavity walls. In a broader biological context, it can refer to plant structures like parietal placentation in flowers. The use of 'parietal' in a medical context may also relate to the parietal lobe of the brain, which is responsible for processing sensory information.

Synonyms

cavity-associated, external, wall-related.

Examples of usage

  • The parietal lobe processes sensory information.
  • Parietal bones protect the brain.
  • The parietal membrane lines the abdominal cavity.

Translations

Translations of the word "parietal" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น parietal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคพเคฐเฅเคถเฅเคตเคฟเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช parietal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ parietal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐั€ั–ั”ั‚ะฐะปัŒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ciemieniowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ ญ้ ‚ใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pariรฉtal

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ parietal

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pariyetal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‘์ •์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุฏุงุฑูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ temennรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ temennรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้กถ้ชจ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ parietal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ veggja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะฐั€ะธะตั‚ะฐะปัŒะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒขแƒแƒšแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ parietal

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ parietal

Etymology

The word 'parietal' originates from the Latin word 'parietalis', which means 'of or belonging to a wall', derived from 'paries', meaning 'wall'. This term has been used since the late 16th century primarily in the context of anatomy and has since expanded into various scientific disciplines. Its usage in biology points to its context-specific applications, such as in botany where it describes certain plant structures. Over the years, the term has been pivotal in fields such as neuroanatomy and comparative anatomy, reflecting its importance in understanding the structural complexities of both plants and animals.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,456, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.