Basipterygoid

/ˌbeɪsɪˈtɛrɪɡɔɪd/ adjective

Relating to or describing a bone or process of the basisphenoid (base of the sphenoid bone) and the pterygoid bones in the skull.

From 'basis' (base) + Greek 'pteryx' (wing) + '-oid' (resembling). Anatomical term for skull bone relationships.

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