nasion

[ ney-zee-on ]

noun

, Craniometry.

1. the intersection of the internasal suture with the nasofrontal suture in the midsagittal plane.

nasion

/ ˈneɪzɪən /

noun

1. a craniometric point, where the top of the nose meets the ridge of the forehead

Derived Forms

• ˈnasial, adjective

Other Words From

• nasi·al adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of nasion¹

1885–90; < New Latin, equivalent to Latin nās ( us ) naso- + Greek -ion, diminutive suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of nasion¹

C20: New Latin, from Latin nāsus nose

Example Sentences

Height of forehead (from the roots of the hair to the nasion).

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Total length of face: from the nasion to the point of the chin.

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Moderate nasion depression characterizes the majority of noses (71 per cent).

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Medium nasion depression is frequent; the root is wide and moderately elevated.

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