Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

occipitoatlantal

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: oc-cip-i-toat-lantal
IPA

22

Scrabble Score

16

Letters

5

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Relating to the occiput and the atlas.

Example Sentences

"The strength of ligaments associated with the occipitoatlantal joint can be appreciated only by direct inspection during cadaveric dissections."

Etymology

From occipito- + atlantal.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: occipito

Questions

What does occipitoatlantal mean?: Relating to the occiput and the atlas.
Where does occipitoatlantal come from?: From occipito- + atlantal.

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