gonion

go·ni·on  (gn-n)

n.

The outer point on either side of the lower jaw at which the jawbone angles upward.

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[French, from Greek gni, angle; see genu-¹ in Indo-European roots.]

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gonion [ˈgəʊnɪən]

n pl -nia [-nɪə]

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) Anatomy the point or apex of the angle of the lower jaw

[from New Latin, from Greek gōnia angle]

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Noun

1.

gonion - the craniometric point on either side at the apex of the lower jaw craniometric point - a landmark on the skull from which craniometric measurements can be taken jawbone, jowl, lower jaw, lower jawbone, mandible, mandibula, mandibular bone, submaxilla - the jaw in vertebrates that is hinged to open the mouth