acanthion
US/əˈkæn.θi.n̩/
acanthion noun: a point lying near the base of the nose; specifically, the point at the base of the anterior nasal spine that lies on the mesial line; tip of the anterior nasal spine.
Noun
acanthion (plural acanthions)
- A point lying near the base of the nose; specifically, the point at the base of the anterior nasal spine that lies on the mesial line; tip of the anterior nasal spine.
- The central ray is directed to a point just inferior to the acanthion.1987, D.M. Wilmot, Gail A. Sharko, Pediatric Imaging for the Technologist, page 114
acanthion meaning in Kannada
acanthion in Kannada
- ಮುಳ್ಳು, ಮೂಗುಚುಕ್ಕಿ
Forms of acanthion
| plural | acanthions |
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Origin of acanthion
From New Latin acanthion, from Ancient Greek ἄκανθα (ákantha, “thorn”) + -ion.
Words formed from acanthion
Questions about acanthion
- What does acanthion mean?
- Acanthion means a point lying near the base of the nose; specifically, the point at the base of the anterior nasal spine that lies on the mesial line; tip of the anterior nasal spine.
- What is acanthion in Kannada?
- Acanthion in Kannada is ಮುಳ್ಳು, ಮೂಗುಚುಕ್ಕಿ. See Acanthion meaning in Kannada.
- What part of speech is acanthion?
- Acanthion is a noun.
- How do you pronounce acanthion?
- Acanthion is pronounced /əˈkæn.θi.n̩/ (US).
- What is the plural of acanthion?
- The plural of acanthion is acanthions.
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