alisphenoid
|al-i-sphenoid|
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/ˌælɪˈsfiːnɔɪd/
wing-like bone
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alisphenoid' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'ala' meaning 'wing' and 'sphenoid' referring to the wedge-shaped bone in the skull.
Historical Evolution
'alisphenoid' changed from the Latin word 'ala' combined with 'sphenoid' and eventually became the modern English word 'alisphenoid'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'wing-like bone near the sphenoid', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a wing-like bone in the skull of some vertebrates, located near the sphenoid bone.
The alisphenoid forms part of the cranial structure in many mammals.
Last updated: 2025/06/23 02:21