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gnathion

gnathion noun: a craniometric point, being the lowest part of the middle line of the mandible.

Noun

gnathion (plural gnathions or gnathia)

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

gnathion meaning in Arabic

gnathion in Arabic

Translations
فُكَيْكَى fukaykā

Synonyms of gnathion

Forms of gnathion

pluralgnathions
pluralgnathia

Origin of gnathion

From gnath- + -ion.

Words formed from gnathion

Questions about gnathion

What does gnathion mean?
Gnathion means a craniometric point, being the lowest part of the middle line of the mandible.
What is gnathion in Arabic?
Gnathion in Arabic is فُكَيْكَى (fukaykā). See Gnathion meaning in Arabic.
What part of speech is gnathion?
Gnathion is a noun.
What is the plural of gnathion?
The plural of gnathion is gnathions.

Words near gnathion in the dictionary

  1. gnathidium
  2. gnathiferan
  3. gnathiferans
  4. gnathiid
  5. gnathiids
  6. gnathion
  7. gnathions
  8. gnathism
  9. gnathite
  10. gnathites
  11. gnathitis

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