gnathion

[ ney-thee-on, nath-ee- ]

noun

1. Craniometry. the lowest point on the anterior margin of the lower jaw in the midsaggital plane.

gnathion

/ ˈneɪθɪˌɒn; ˈnæθ- /

noun

1. the lowest point of the midline of the lower jaw: a reference point in craniometry

Word History and Origins

Origin of gnathion¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Word History and Origins

Origin of gnathion¹

C19: from New Latin, from Greek gnathos jaw