bisphenoid

/bɪsˈfɛnɔɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling a bisphenoid bone

“The paleontologist studied the bisphenoid bone of the ancient dinosaur fossil.”

2. noun

a bone in the skull that forms part of the sphenoid bone

“The doctor examined the bisphenoid bone to diagnose the patient’s condition.”

Synonyms

  • bony
  • sphenoid

Antonyms

  • cartilaginous
  • soft