Explain Why Such Terms as Kilo,mega,and Giga Have Acquired Double

question 44

Essay

Explain why such terms as kilo,mega,and giga have acquired double meanings.

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Definitions:

Fontanel

Soft spots on a baby's skull where the bones haven't yet fused, allowing for growth of the brain and skull.

Occipital

Pertaining to the occipital bone or the back region of the head, near the base of the skull.

Parietal

Referring to the parietal bone of the skull or the parietal lobe of the brain, involved in processing sensory information.

Mastoid

A prominent bony structure located behind the human ear, part of the temporal bone, containing air spaces that communicate with the middle ear.