Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or forming a diploe, especially a layer of spongy bone between two layers of compact bone, typically found in the skull.

“The diploic veins are visible under the thin diploic bone.”

2. noun

A diploe or the spongy tissue between two layers of compact bone in the skull.

“The diploic tissue is a characteristic feature of the skull’s structure.”

3. noun

A layer of spongy bone between two layers of compact bone, especially in the skull.

“The diploic layer is a critical part of the skull’s architecture.”