Definition of occipitofrontal in English:
occipitofrontal
noun ɒkˌsɪpɪtəʊˈfrʌntl
Anatomy Obstetrics Obstetrics. The occipitofrontal diameter of the skull.
adjective ɒkˌsɪpɪtəʊˈfrʌntl
Anatomy Obstetrics 1Of or relating to the occipital and frontal bones of the skull, or the occipital and frontal lobes of the brain; specifically designating a diameter or circumference of the skull measured between the external occipital protuberance and the frontal bone (now usually the glabella).
2Designating the occipitofrontalis muscle. rare.
Origin
Early 19th century (in an earlier sense). From occipito- + frontal, probably after French occipito-frontal, adjective and noun.
Definition of occipitofrontal in US English:
occipitofrontal
nounɒkˌsɪpɪtəʊˈfrʌntl
Anatomy Obstetrics Obstetrics. The occipitofrontal diameter of the skull.
adjectiveɒkˌsɪpɪtəʊˈfrʌntl
Anatomy Obstetrics 1Of or relating to the occipital and frontal bones of the skull, or the occipital and frontal lobes of the brain; specifically designating a diameter or circumference of the skull measured between the external occipital protuberance and the frontal bone (now usually the glabella).
2Designating the occipitofrontalis muscle. rare.
Origin
Early 19th century (in an earlier sense). From occipito- + frontal, probably after French occipito-frontal, adjective and noun.