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sinciput

sinciput

9.9
The front part of the head that includes the forehead
  • noun
  • /ˈsɪn.sɪ.pʌt/
  • Archaic
: sincipital
  • Signs of trauma to the sinciput may indicate a forehead injury.

Examples

  • The surgeon made an incision just above the sinciput to access the frontal bone.

  • He has a prominent sinciput that gives him a distinctive look.

  • In some animals, the horns arise from the sinciput region of the skull.

  • The doctor examined the sinciput for any signs of injury.

  • The surgeon made an incision just above the sinciput to access the frontal bone.

  • The doctor examined the sinciput for any signs of injury.

  • Signs of trauma to the sinciput may indicate a forehead injury.

Synonyms

forehead
vssinciput
302 1.0

The part of the face above the eyes and under the hairline

is broader, meaning the skull front area including that external face part
frontal bone
vssinciput
  • Specialized
3 6.3

A large bone at the front of the skull that makes the forehead and upper eye sockets

is broader, referring to the whole front of the head including forehead and soft tissue

Surface Forms

sinciput singular
sinciputs plural

Etymology

Sinciput comes from Latin and includes caput meaning 'head', and it was used to name the front part of the skull, including the forehead. Think of the same root in capital to remember that sinciput is about the 'head' — specifically the front part of it.