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prosthion

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[pros-thee-on] / ˈprɒs θiˌɒn /

noun

Craniometry.
  1. the most forward projecting point of the anterior surface of the upper jaw, in the midsagittal plane.


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Etymology

Origin of prosthion

1920–25; < Greek prósthion, neuter of prósthios frontal, akin to prósthen forward

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