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Alisphenoid

Alˊi-sphe′noid

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Noun.
(Anat.)
The alisphenoid bone.

Definition 2024


alisphenoid

alisphenoid

English

Noun

alisphenoid (plural alisphenoids)

  1. (anatomy) the greater wing of the sphenoid bone

Translations

Adjective

alisphenoid (not comparable)

  1. (anatomy) Relating to or forming the wing of the sphenoid bone.
  2. (anatomy) Relating to a bone in the base of the skull, which in the adult is often consolidated with the sphenoid.
    alisphenoid bone
    alisphenoid canal