gnathion

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek γνᾰ́θος (gnắthos) +‎ -ion.[1]

Noun

gnathion (plural gnathions or gnathia)

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

Derived terms

References

  1. ^ “gnathion, n.”, in OED Online ⁠, Oxford: Oxford University Press, launched 2000.
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