sphenoid

(sfēno̵id′)

adjective

  1. wedge-shaped
  2. Anat. designating or of the wedge-shaped compound bones of the skull

Origin: ModL sphenoides < Gr sphēnoeides: see sphene & -oid

noun

  1. the sphenoid bone
  2. Mineralogy a wedge-shaped crystal form having four triangular faces

See sphenoid in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
The sphenoid bone.
adjective
  1. Wedge-shaped.
  2. Of or relating to the sphenoid bone.

Related Forms:

  • sphe·noiˈdal (-noidˈl) adjective

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