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Alisphenoidal

{

Alˊi-sphe′noid

,

Alˊi-sphe-noid′al

, }
Adj.
[L.
ala
wing + E.
sphenoid
.]
(Anat.)
Pertaining to or forming the wing of the sphenoid; relating to a bone in the base of the skull, which in the adult is often consolidated with the sphenoid;
as,
alisphenoid
bone;
alisphenoid
canal.