Wormian-bone Definition

noun

(anatomy) Any small irregular bone occasionally occurring in the the cranium in addition to the normal bones.

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Synonyms:
  • sutural bone

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Noun

Singular:
wormian-bone
Plural:
Wormian bones

Origin of Wormian-bone

  • 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.

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