noun Download 🔗Share Either of the two parietal bones, on the top and side of the skull. Examples : "The doctor pointed to a spot on the skull model, explaining, "This bone here, on the side of the head, is called the parietal." " anatomy body medicine organ physiology part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Any of the scales of a snake that are located on the head and connected to the frontals towards the posterior. Examples : "The herpetologist carefully examined the snake's head, noting the distinct pattern on its parietals, which connected to the frontal scales. " anatomy animal biology organism part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A flat Roman wall tile with roughened surface, used as a base for plasterwork. Examples : "The archaeologist carefully removed the plaster to reveal the original parietal beneath, hoping to learn more about the wall's construction. " architecture material Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Dormitory rules governing visits from members of the opposite sex. Examples : "The parietal, which outlines visitor policies for opposite-sex guests, states that only family members are allowed to visit after 9 pm. " society culture education Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Of or relating to the wall of a body part, organ or cavity. Examples : "Hydrochloric acid is secreted by the parietal cells of the gastric glands, located on the wall of the fundus of the stomach." anatomy medicine physiology organ body part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Of or relating to the parietal bones Examples : "The doctor examined the bump on the child's head, carefully feeling the parietal area. " anatomy body organ Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Of or relating to college living and, especially, its regulation. Examples : "The parietal rules for the dorm were strictly enforced to maintain order. " education organization society Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Attached to the main wall of the ovary, and not to the axis; said of a placenta. Examples : "The botanist explained that this particular plant species has parietal placentation, meaning the ovules are attached to the ovary's outer wall instead of its central axis. " biology plant anatomy organ Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
