How Do You Spell PETROCCIPITAL?

Pronunciation: [pˈɛtɹəksˌɪpɪtə͡l] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "petroccipital" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first syllable "pe-" is spelled /pɛ/, while the second syllable "troccip-" is spelled /trɑkˈsɪp/. The final syllable "-ital" is spelled /ˈɪtəl/. Therefore, the complete phonetic transcription of "petroccipital" is /pɛtrɑkˈsɪpɪtəl/. This word is not commonly used but refers to a bone called the petroccipital found in the skull of certain mammals.

PETROCCIPITAL Meaning and Definition

1. Petro-occipital.

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

Common Misspellings for PETROCCIPITAL

• oetroccipital
• letroccipital
• -etroccipital
• 0etroccipital
• pwtroccipital
• pstroccipital
• pdtroccipital
• prtroccipital
• p4troccipital
• p3troccipital
• perroccipital
• pefroccipital
• pegroccipital
• peyroccipital
• pe6roccipital
• pe5roccipital
• peteoccipital
• petdoccipital
• petfoccipital
• pettoccipital

Etymology of PETROCCIPITAL

The term "petroccipital" is a combination of two anatomical terms: "petrous" and "occipital".

"Petrous" is derived from the Latin word "petrosus", meaning "rocky" or "hard". It refers to the petrous part of the temporal bone, located near the middle ear.

"Occipital" comes from the Latin word "occiput", meaning "back of the head". It refers to the occipital bone, which forms the lower, posterior part of the cranium.

When combined, "petroccipital" becomes an adjective used to describe structures or conditions related to both the petrous part of the temporal bone and the occipital bone.