basisphenoid

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English

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Etymology

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From basi- +‎ sphenoid.

Adjective

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basisphenoid (not comparable)

  1. (anatomy) Of or pertaining to the base of the sphenoid bone, especially to a centre of ossification there in the embryo

Noun

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basisphenoid (plural basisphenoids)

  1. The basisphenoid bone

Derived terms

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