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Of or pertaining to the bone in the base of the cranium, frequently forming a part of the occipital in the adult, but usually distinct in the young.

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  1. a. Of or pertaining to the bone in the base of the cranium, frequently forming a part of the occipital in the adult, but usually distinct in the young.
  2. n. The basioccipital bone.
  3. Of or pertaining to the bone in the base of the cranium, frequently forming a part of the occipital in the adult, but usually distinct in the young. -- n. The basioccipital bone.
  4. Of or pertaining to the bone in the base of the cranium,frequently forming a part of the occipital in the adult, but usuallydistinct in the young.-- n.
  5. a. Of or pertaining to the bone in the base of the cranium, frequently forming a part of the occipital in the adult, but usually distinct in the young. n. The basioccipital bone.