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sphenomandibular

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • rhymes with -ɪbjʊlə(ɹ)

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adj

Meaning 1

Relating to a ligament connecting the sphenoid bone and mandibular foramen that limits distension of the mandible in an inferior direction.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From spheno- + mandibular.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Italian: sfenomandibolare — relating to a ligament connecting the sphenoid bone and mandibular foramen
  • Spanish: esfenomandibular — relating to a ligament connecting the sphenoid bone and mandibular foramen