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gnathion

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English

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Etymology

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From gnath- +‎ -ion.[1]

Noun

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gnathion (plural gnathions or gnathia)

  1. A craniometric point, being the lowest part of the middle line of the mandible.
    Synonym: menton

Derived terms

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References

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  1. ^ “gnathion, n.”, in OED Online Paid subscription required⁠, Oxford: Oxford University Press, launched 2000.
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