Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

basisphenoid

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
ba-sisphe-noid
IPA
20
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
3
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Of or pertaining to the base of the sphenoid bone, especially to a centre of ossification there in the embryo

noun

The basisphenoid bone

Etymology

Etymology tree Latin basis English basi- English sphenoid English basisphenoid From basi- + sphenoid.

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Questions

What does basisphenoid mean?
Of or pertaining to the base of the sphenoid bone, especially to a centre of ossification there in the embryo
Where does basisphenoid come from?
Etymology tree Latin basis English basi- English sphenoid English basisphenoid From basi- + sphenoid.

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