Parietal

ofa rivulet (pa-ri'e-tal. or pond.) [From L. parietal is, belonging to walls.] (Anat.) The P. bones are two arched bones situated on each side of the superior part of the cranium. They are thicker above than below; but are somewhat thinner, and at the same time more equal and smooth, than the other bones of the cranium. In new-born infants the o a parietal ia are separated from the middle of the divided os front is by a portion of the cranium then uno ified. (Bot.) Growing to the walls or interior surface of an ovary. [s. 685]