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crinion

crinion

9.9
The point where the hairline meets the middle of the forehead
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : crinion
  • In her anatomy class, she learned that the crinion is where the hairline meets the forehead.

Examples

  • The surgeon marked the crinion before beginning the forehead procedure.

  • Locating the crinion is essential in anthropological measurements of the skull.

  • The distance from the crinion to the nasion was carefully recorded during the study.

  • The crinion is important for hairstyles.

  • Look at her crinion!

  • During his research, he identified the crinion as a key landmark on the skull for accurate measurements.

  • The crinion provides a reference point for hairline reconstruction in cosmetic procedures.

Synonyms

trichion
vscrinion
  • Specialized
9.9

A point where the hairline meets the middle of the forehead used for measuring the face

is the same point but without the anatomical reference

Surface Forms

crinion singular
crinions plural

Morphology

crinion = crin + ion

Built from the non-productive combining form 'crin-' + the noun-forming suffix '-ion'; the root is not a standalone English word, so learners cannot reliably infer the meaning.

Etymology

The word crinion comes from the Latin word crinis, which means 'hair'. So, the crinion is the spot where the hairline meets the middle of the forehead.