presphenoid
n : a presphenoid bone or cartilage usu. united with the basisphenoid in the adult and in humans forming the anterior part of the body of the sphenoid , also pre*sphe*noi*dal , adj : indicating or relating to a median part of the vertebrate skull anterior to the basisphenoid .
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