SPHENOID


Meaning of SPHENOID in English

adj. & n.

adj. 1 wedge-shaped. 2 of or relating to the sphenoid bone.

n. (in full sphenoid bone) a large compound bone forming the base of the cranium behind the eyes. sphenoidal adj.

[ mod.L sphenoides f. Gk sphenoeides f. sphen wedge ]

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