bregmate

/brɛɡˈmeɪtə/

Definitions

1. noun

a sleep-crater or indentation at the base of the skull caused by the weight of the head during sleep

“The doctor examined the bregmata on the patient’s skull to determine the cause of the sleep disorder.”

Synonyms

  • sleep indentation
  • sleep-crater

Antonyms

  • bump
  • depression