basion

[ bey-see-on, -zee- ]
/ ˈbeɪ siˌɒn, -zi- /

noun Craniometry.

the midpoint of the anterior margin of the foramen magnum.

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Origin of basion

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

Words nearby basion

basin, basin range, basinet, basing point, basingstoke, basion, basipetal, basiphobia, basis, basis of articulation, basis point
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British Dictionary definitions for basion

basion
/ (ˈbeɪsɪən) /

noun

anatomy the midpoint on the forward border of the foramen magnum

Word Origin for basion

C19: from New Latin, from Latin basis base 1
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Medical definitions for basion

basion
[ bā′sē-ŏn′, -zē- ]

n.

The middle point on the anterior margin of the great foramen opposite the opisthion.
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