How Do You Spell MASTOCCIPITAL?

Pronunciation: [mˈastəksˌɪpɪtə͡l] (IPA)

The word "mastoccipital" is spelled as /mæstoʊˈsɪpɪtəl/. It is a medical term that refers to the union of the occipital and mastoid bones in the skull. The spelling of the word can be broken down into its components: "masto" from the Greek word "mastos" meaning breast, and "occipital" from the Latin word "occiput" meaning back of the head. The word utilizes the "cc" combination to represent the two separate consonant sounds /k/ and /s/ in rapid succession.

MASTOCCIPITAL Meaning and Definition

1. Mastooccipital.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for MASTOCCIPITAL

• nastoccipital
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Etymology of MASTOCCIPITAL

The word "mastoccipital" is formed by combining two roots: "masto-" and "occipital".

The root "masto-" comes from the Greek word "mastós" (μαστός), meaning "breast" or "mammary gland". It is often used in medical terminology to refer to structures resembling or related to the breast or mammary glands.

The root "occipital" comes from the Latin word "occiput", meaning "back of the head". It refers to the posterior part of the head or the back part of the skull.

In combination, "mastoccipital" is a word that reflects the relationship or association between the mammary gland and the occipital region of the head or skull.

Similar spelling word for MASTOCCIPITAL

• mastooccipital.