sphenoid

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Noun sphenoid has 1 sense

sphenoid bone, sphenoid, os sphenoidale - butterfly-shaped bone at the base of the skull
--₁ is a kind of bone, os
--₁ is a part of skull
--₁ has parts: crotaphion; pterygoid process

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Sphenoid

Noun

Sense 1: A compound bone of the base of the cranium, wedged between several others and situated at the base of the skull in front of the temporal bones.

Sample Sentence: The sphenoid bone forms part of the floor of the cranium.

Adjective

Sense 1: Relating to the sphenoid bone.

Sample Sentence: The surgeon analyzed the patient's sphenoid sinus for any abnormalities.

Related Products: Sphenoid Bone, Sphenoid Sinus

Adjective

Sense 2: Of or relating to the sphenoid bone and the greater and lesser wings.

Sample Sentence: The sphenoid sinusitis caused severe headaches for the patient.

Related Products: Sphenoid Bone, Sphenoid Sinus

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