Definition of Pterion

1. Noun. The craniometric point in the region of the sphenoid fontanelle.

Generic synonyms: Craniometric Point

Definition of Pterion

1. Noun. (context: anatomy) The point corresponding with the posterior end of the sphenoparietal suture; known as the weakest part of the skull. ¹

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Definition of Pterion

1. a place where several skull bones meet [n PTERIA]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Pterion

pteridological
pteridologies
pteridologist
pteridologists
pteridology
pteridomania
pteridophyte
pteridophytes
pteridophytic
pterin
pterinic
pterins
pterion (current term)
pterions
ptero-
pterocarpan
pterocarpans
pterodactyl
pterodactylane
pterodactyls
pterophore
pterophores
pterophyte
pterophytes
pteropid
pteropids
pteropine

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