lambdoid

[ lam-doid ]

adjective

1. having the shape of the Greek capital lambda.

lambdoid

/ ˈlæmdɔɪd /

adjective

1. having the shape of the Greek letter lambda
2. of or denoting the suture near the back of the skull between the occipital and parietal bones

Word History and Origins

Origin of lambdoid¹

1590–1600; < New Latin lambdoīdēs < Greek lambdoeidḗs. See lambda, -oid

Word History and Origins

Origin of lambdoid¹

C16: via French from Greek lambdoeidēs

Example Sentences

Behind the wound of exit comminution of the parietal bone, extending back to the lambdoid suture, existed.

From Project Gutenberg

Entry (Mauser), through the lambdoid suture on the right side of the mid line.

From Project Gutenberg

The parietal sagittal arc, including the region where there was probably a supra-lambdoid ossicle, was about 140 mm.

From Project Gutenberg