parietal

UK
/pəˈraɪ.ə.təl/
US
/pəˈraɪ.ɪ.təl/

Translations

parietalnoun
parietals
pl
UK
/pəˈraɪ.ɪ.təl/
US
/pəˈraɪ.ə.t̬əl/
pariétalAnatomie.
The parietal bone is crucial in protecting the brain from injury.
L'os pariétal est essentiel pour protéger le cerveau des blessures.
Additional translations
pariétalBotanique.
Synonyms
chaperone rule
visiting-hours rule
parietal cell
skull bone
cranial bone
parietal bone
parietaladjective
more parietal
Comp.
most parietal
Super.
UK
/pəˈraɪ.ə.təl/
US
/pəˈraɪ.ɪ.təl/
pariétalAnatomie, biologie.
The parietal cells in the stomach lining are responsible for secreting gastric acid.
Les cellules pariétales de la muqueuse de l'estomac sont responsables de la sécrétion d'acide gastrique.

Definitions

parietalnoun
A bone forming the central side and upper back part of each side of the skull.
The parietal bone is crucial in protecting the brain from injury.
A part of a plant ovary that is attached to the wall of the ovary.
In some species, the ovules are borne on three parietals inside the ovary.
A rule or regulation governing the visiting hours or conduct in a college dormitory.
The university's parietals restricted visits to the dormitories after 10 PM.
parietaladjective
Relating to the walls of a part or cavity.
The parietal cells in the stomach lining are responsible for secreting gastric acid.
Pertaining to the parietal bone or the top and sides of the skull.
The parietal region of the skull is often examined in cases of head trauma.
Relating to college living or dormitory regulations.
The university's parietal rules dictate the hours during which visitors are allowed in the dormitories.