parietal Synonyms
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parietal Meaning
parietal (a)
of or relating to or associated with the parietal bones in the cranium
parietal (a.)
Of or pertaining to a wall; hence, pertaining to buildings or the care of them.
Resident within the walls or buildings of a college.
Of pertaining to the parietes.
Of, pertaining to, or in the region of, the parietal bones, which form the upper and middle part of the cranium, between the frontals and occipitals.
Attached to the main wall of the ovary, and not to the axis; -- said of a placenta.
parietal (n.)
One of the parietal bones.
One of the special scales, or plates, covering the back of the head in certain reptiles and fishes.
parietal Sentence Examples
- The parietal lobe of the cerebral cortex is responsible for processing spatial information and mathematical reasoning.
- Parietal cells in the stomach secrete hydrochloric acid and intrinsic factor.
- The parietal pleura is the outer layer of the membranes lining the chest cavity.
- Parietal ice sheets cover extensive areas on Earth, influencing global climate.
- Parietal defects in the skull can result from trauma or surgery.
- Parietal cells in the thyroid gland produce thyroxine, a hormone regulating metabolism.
- The parietal peritoneum forms the outer lining of the abdominal cavity.
- Parietal neurons respond to touch sensations, including pressure and temperature changes.
- Parietal endometriosis occurs when endometrial tissue grows outside the uterus and attaches to the parietal peritoneum.
- Parietal bones contribute to the formation of the skull's vault, protecting the brain.
FAQs About the word parietal
of or relating to or associated with the parietal bones in the craniumOf or pertaining to a wall; hence, pertaining to buildings or the care of them., Resident
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The parietal lobe of the cerebral cortex is responsible for processing spatial information and mathematical reasoning.
Parietal cells in the stomach secrete hydrochloric acid and intrinsic factor.
The parietal pleura is the outer layer of the membranes lining the chest cavity.
Parietal ice sheets cover extensive areas on Earth, influencing global climate.
