The sphenoid bone.
adj.
- Wedge-shaped.
- Of or relating to the sphenoid bone.
sphenoid
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sphe·noid (sfē'noid')  |
n.
The sphenoid bone.
adj.
The sphenoid bone.
adj.
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1. wedge-shaped.
2. an irregular wedge-shaped bone at the base of the skull.
- s. bone fracture — fracture of the basisphenoid bone occurs when the horse rears over backwards. Causes rotation of head, facial paralysis, occasionally hemorrhage into guttural pouch.
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