Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or situated at the back of the head or skull, especially the region behind the back of the head.

“The occipital lobe is responsible for processing visual information.”

2. noun

the occipital bone, a bone at the back of the skull.

“The surgeon carefully examined the patient’s occipital area after the surgery.”

3. adjective

relating to the occipital bone or the occipital region.

“The occipital fractures are a common type of skull fracture.”