1. shaped like the Greek letter lambda (Λ); having a V-shape or inverted V-shape
Usage: anatomy; technical
2. relating to or designating the suture between the occipital and parietal bones of the skull
Usage: anatomy; medical

Examples

• The lambdoid suture connects the occipital bone to the parietal bones.
• Doctors examined the lambdoid region of the infant’s skull.
• The crack in the rock formed a lambdoid pattern.
• Medical students learn to identify the lambdoid suture during anatomy class.
• The lambdoid shape was clearly visible in the X-ray image.
• Premature fusion of the lambdoid suture can cause skull deformities.