presphenoid

English

Etymology

From pre- +‎ sphenoid.

Adjective

presphenoid (not comparable)

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

Noun

presphenoid (plural presphenoids)

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

Synonyms

  • presphenoid bone
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