The middle part of the head; that part of the head which lies between the sinciput and the occiput.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Century Dictionary. From French centriciput from classical Latin centrum + caput head, after occiput, sinciput.
Definition of centriciput in US English:
centriciput
noun
Anatomy rare
The middle part of the head; that part of the head which lies between the sinciput and the occiput.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Century Dictionary. From French centriciput from classical Latin centrum + caput head, after occiput, sinciput.