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sphenoid

sphe·noid

UK/ˈsfiː.nɔɪd/ uncommon

noun

1.

butterfly-shaped bone at the base of the skull

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Origin

From New Latin sphenoides, from Ancient Greek σφηνοειδής (sphēnoeidḗs, “wedge-shaped”), from σφήν (sphḗn, “wedge”) + -ειδής (-eidḗs, “-form, -like”).

Phrases

  • sphenoid bone
  • sphenoid sinus
  • sphenoidal sinus

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