Parietal (adjective)

Relating to the wall of a body cavity or organ, especially the skull.

Origin:

The word 'parietal' is derived from the latin word 'parietalis', meaning 'of a wall'. it was first used in the late 16th century in anatomy and was later adopted in various other fields such as geology and archaeology.

Examples:

1. The parietal bones make up the top and sides of the skull.
2. The parietal lobe of the brain is involved in sensory processing and spatial awareness.
3. The parietal cells in the stomach secrete hydrochloric acid.
4. The parietal bones are joined together at the coronal suture.
5. The parietal peritoneum is a layer of the peritoneum that lines the abdominal cavity.