Sphenoid
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈsfiː.nɔɪd/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Sphenoid is an adjective meaning Having a wedge shape.
Meaning
Having a wedge shape.
More Meanings
- (anatomy) The sphenoid bone.
- (crystallography) A wedge-shaped crystal bounded by four equal isosceles triangles; the hemihedral form of a square pyramid.
- (anatomy) Of or relating to the sphenoid bone which forms the base of the cranium, behind the eye and below the front part of the brain. It has two pairs of broad lateral ‘wings’ and a number of other projections, and contains two air-filled sinuses.
Word Forms
- sphenoids
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sphenic, disphenoidal, wedge-shaped, disphenoid, sphenoturbinal, wedgelike.
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