basion

[ bey-see-on, -zee- ]

noun

, Craniometry.

1. the midpoint of the anterior margin of the foramen magnum.

basion

/ ˈbeɪsɪən /

noun

1. anatomy the midpoint on the forward border of the foramen magnum

Word History and Origins

Origin of basion¹

1875–80; < New Latin < Greek bás ( is ) ( basis ) + -ion noun suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of basion¹

C19: from New Latin, from Latin basis base ¹