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alisphenoid en · ADJ

Pronunciation

  • /alɪˈsfiːnɔɪd/ (Received-Pronunciation)
  • ălĭsfēʹnoid (Received-Pronunciation)

Etymology

From ali- + sphenoid.

Meanings

  1. (not-comparable) Relating to or forming the wing of the sphenoid bone.
  2. (not-comparable) Relating to a bone in the base of the skull, which in the adult is often consolidated with the sphenoid.
    • alisphenoid canal
    • alisphenoid bone

alisphenoid en · NOUN

Pronunciation

  • /alɪˈsfiːnɔɪd/ (Received-Pronunciation)
  • ălĭsfēʹnoid (Received-Pronunciation)

Etymology

From ali- + sphenoid.

Meanings

  1. The greater wing of the sphenoid bone

Forms

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Translations (2)

fr alisphénoïde (greater wing of the sphenoid bone) · pt alisfenoide (greater wing of the sphenoid bone)