Alisphenoid

Pronunciation

• RP enPR: ălÄ­sfēʹnoid, IPA: en, /alɪˈsfiːnɔɪd/

Origin

- + ali + sphenoid

Noun

1. (anatomy) the greater wing of the sphenoid bone

Full definition of alisphenoid

Adjective

1. (anatomy) Relating to or forming the wing of the sphenoid bone.
2. (anatomy) Relating to a bone in the base of the skull, which in the adult is often consolidated with the sphenoid.alisphenoid bonealisphenoid canal