spheno-

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek σφήν (sphḗn, wedge).

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spheno-

  1. Wedge, wedge-shaped.
    sphenogram
  2. (anatomy) Of or pertaining to the sphenoid bone.
    sphenomastoid

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