transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈsfi:nɔɪd ]
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. øøsphenoidal adj. [mod.L sphenoides f. Gk sphenoeides f. sphen wedge]