lambda

• Substantivo que designa a 11ª letra do alfabeto grego ou um ponto craniométrico na junção das suturas sagital e lambdóide do crânio.

A noun referring to the 11th letter of the Greek alphabet, or a craniometric point at the junction of the sagittal and lamboid sutures of the skull.

1. Greek letterA2formal

   The 11th letter of the Greek alphabet, often used as a symbol in science and mathematics.

   Lambda

   • In physics, lambda is used to represent wavelength.
   • The Greek letter lambda is often written as 'Λ'.
   • Some fraternities use lambda as their emblem.

2. Craniometric pointC1formalmedical

   The point on the skull where the sagittal suture meets the lambdoid suture.

   Lambda

   • The surgeon identified the lambda to guide the incision.
   • Anthropologists measure the lambda to study cranial shape.
   • The lambda is a key landmark in craniofacial surgery.