Wormian bone en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after Ole Worm, Professor of Anatomy at Copenhagen, 1624–1639, who was erroneously believed to have given the first detailed description of these bones.
Meanings
- Any small irregular bone occasionally occurring in the cranium in addition to the normal bones.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wormian bones | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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Translations (3)
es suturales (small irregular bone) · es huesos wormianos (small irregular bone) · fr os wormien (small irregular bone)