basisphenoid

English

Etymology

From basi- +‎ sphenoid.

Adjective

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

basisphenoid (plural basisphenoids)

1. The basisphenoid bone

Derived terms

• parabasisphenoid