gonion

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Noun gonion has 1 sense

gonion - the craniometric point on either side at the apex of the lower jaw
--₁ is a kind of craniometric point
--₁ is a part of
lower jaw, mandible, mandibula, mandibular bone, submaxilla, lower jawbone, jawbone, jowl

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Gonion

Definition:

The term gonion refers to the most prominent point of the angle of the lower jaw where the jawbone curves upwards towards the ear. It is an anatomical term used in human facial anatomy.

Parts of Speech:

Noun: gonion

Senses and Usages:

Anatomical Sense: Referring to the most prominent point of the angle of the lower jaw.

Sample Sentences:

The surgeon marked the gonion as the reference point for the jaw surgery.
She experienced pain in her gonion after getting hit in the jaw.

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