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sphenoidal

/ˌsfɛnɪˈɔɪdəl/ adjective · British & US

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What does sphenoidal mean?

adjective

Relating to or resembling the sphenoid bone; wedge-shaped.

Example

"The sphenoidal sinus is a paranasal sinus located within the body of the sphenoid bone."

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Words that share this root

sphenoid sphenoid bone sphenoid sinus sphenoidal sinus

What's another word for sphenoidal?

wedge-shaped pyramidal trapezoidal triangular angular cornered

What's the opposite of sphenoidal?

curved rounded oval

Rhymes with sphenoidal

phenoidal sphenoid sphenoid sphenoid