presphenoid

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

pre- +‎ sphenoid

Adjective[edit]

presphenoid (not comparable)

  1. (anatomy) Situated in front of the sphenoid bone
    Synonym: presphenoidal

Noun[edit]

presphenoid (plural presphenoids)

  1. (anatomy) The anterior part of the sphenoid bone (a separate bone before being fused)

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