gnathion
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The lowest point in the middle of the lower jaw used for measuring
- noun
- /ˈnæθiən/
- Specialized
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gnatión
- The orthodontist measured the distance from the gnathion to other cranial landmarks during the assessment.
Examples
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The surgeon marked the gnathion before beginning the corrective jaw procedure.
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The gnathion is crucial for dental measurements.
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Precise identification of the gnathion is essential in cephalometric analysis.
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Where is the gnathion located on the jaw?
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The orthodontist measured the distance from the gnathion to other cranial landmarks during the assessment.
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The surgeon marked the gnathion before beginning the corrective jaw procedure.
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Precise identification of the gnathion is essential in cephalometric analysis.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Gnathion comes from the Greek root gnath- meaning 'jaw'. It names the lowest point in the middle of the lower jaw, the simple 'jaw point' that doctors and dentists use as a measurement point.
