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sphenotic, a. [Spheno- + , , the ear.].

Of, pertaining to, or designating, the sphenotic bone. [1913 Webster]

Sphenotic bone (Anat.), a bone on the anterior side of the auditory capsule of many fishes, and connected with, or adjoining, the sphenoid bone.

sphenotic, n.

The sphenotic bone. [1913 Webster]

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