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epicranial

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˌɛp.ɪˈkɹeɪ.ni.əl/
  • rhymes with -eɪniəl

1

adj

Meaning 1

Overlying the skull; specifically designating the tendon and muscle forming the epicranium.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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adj

Meaning 2

Of or relating to the epicranium of an insect's head.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: biology, entomology, natural-sciences

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From epi- + cranial, or epicranium + -al. By surface analysis, epi- + crani- + -al.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Spanish: epicraneal — overlying the skull