Sphenoid
Pronunciation: /ˈɛsˈpieɪtʃˈɛnoʊˈaɪdi/
Sphenoid (noun)
- A bone at the base of the skull, shaped like a butterfly.
- A shape resembling a wedge, often used in scientific contexts.
Examples
- The sphenoid bone supports the brain.
- Doctors examined the sphenoid for fractures.
Common collocations: sphenoid bone, fracture of the sphenoid, sphenoid sinus, sphenoid shape, sphenoid design