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alisphenoidal
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alisphenoidal, a. [L. ala wing + E. sphenoid.].
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. [1913 Webster]
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