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Epicranium


Epˊi-cra′ni-um

,
Noun.
[NL. See
Epi-
, and
Cranium
.]
1.
(Anat.)
The upper and superficial part of the head, including the scalp, muscles, etc.
2.
(Zoöl.)
The dorsal wall of the head of insects.

Definition 2024


epicranium

epicranium

English

Noun

epicranium (plural epicrania)

  1. (anatomy) The upper and superficial part of the head, including the scalp, muscles, etc.
  2. (zoology) The dorsal wall of the head of insects.