parietal bone
US /pəˈraɪ.ɪ.təl boʊn/
UK /pəˈraɪ.ɪ.təl boʊn/
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either of two bones that form the sides and top of the skull
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The surgeon carefully examined the patient's parietal bone for fractures.
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The two parietal bones meet at the sagittal suture.