bregma

English

noun
Definitions
  • (anatomy) the anatomical structure on the skull where the coronal suture and sagittal suture meet

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek βρέγμα (top of the head).

Origin

Ancient Greek

βρέγμα

Gloss

top of the head

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