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Definition of Gonion
1. Noun. The craniometric point on either side at the apex of the lower jaw.
Generic synonyms: Craniometric Point
Group relationships: Jawbone, Jowl, Lower Jaw, Lower Jawbone, Mandible, Mandibula, Mandibular Bone, Submaxilla
Group relationships: Jawbone, Jowl, Lower Jaw, Lower Jawbone, Mandible, Mandibula, Mandibular Bone, Submaxilla
Definition of Gonion
1. a part of the lower jaw [n -NIA]
Medical Definition of Gonion
1. The lowest posterior and most outward point of the angle of the mandible. In cephalometrics, it is measured by bisecting the angle formed by the tangents to the lower and the posterior borders of the mandible; when the angles of both sides of the mandible appear on the lateral radiograph, a point midway between the right and left side is used. Origin: G. Gonia, an angle (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Gonion
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