alisphenoid

English

Etymology

From ali- +‎ sphenoid.

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) enPR: ălĭsfēʹnoid, IPA^(key): /alɪˈsfiːnɔɪd/

Noun

alisphenoid (plural alisphenoids)

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

Translations

greater wing of the sphenoid bone

• Portuguese: alisfenoide m

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