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1570–80; < Latin: literally, half-head < *sēm(i)-caput, equivalent to sēmi- semi- + caput head
1570–80; < Latin: literally, half-head < *sēm(i)-caput, equivalent to sēmi- semi- + caput head
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Sinciput
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sinciput sin·ci·put (sĭn'sə-pət)
n. pl. sin·ci·puts or sin·cip·i·ta (sĭn-sĭp'ĭ-tə)
The upper half of the cranium, especially the anterior portion above and including the forehead.
The forehead.
sin·cip'i·tal (-sĭp'ĭ-tl) adj.
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