squamosal noun & adjective. [skwǝ'mǝʊs(ǝ)l] M19.
[from SQUAMOSE + -AL¹.]
Anatomy & Zoology.
A. noun. The squamous portion of the temporal bone at the side of the skull, which in mammals articulates with the lower jaw. M19.
b. adjective. Designating, of, or pertaining to the squamosal. M19.

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