Definition of Trichion

1. Noun. Point where the hairline meets the midpoint of the forehead.

Exact synonyms: Crinion
Group relationships: Brow, Forehead
Generic synonyms: Point

Definition of Trichion

1. Noun. the point where the hairline meets the centre of the forehead. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Trichion

1. A cephalometric point at the midpoint of the hairline at the top of the forehead. Origin: G. Thrix, hair (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Trichion

trichinelliasis
trichinelloses
trichinellosis
trichiniasis
trichiniferous
trichinization
trichinize
trichinized
trichinizes
trichinizing
trichinoscope
trichinoscopes
trichinoses
trichinosis
trichinous
trichion (current term)
trichions
trichite
trichites
trichitis
trichiuriform
trichiuroid
trichiurus
trichlor
trichloracetic acid
trichloral
trichloramine
trichlorfon
trichlorfons
trichlorhydrin

Literary usage of Trichion

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A Laboratory Manual of Anthropometry by Harris Hawthorne Wilder (1920)
"The most external point on the wing of the nose. * Outer corner of the mouth; lateral terminus of the oral slit. crinion (see trichion) ..."

2. Saint Louis Medical and Surgical Journal (1895)
"... from epi and trichion. This led to further investigation on his part, and he found it to exist in various mammals and in man. ..."

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