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prosthion

[ pros-thee-on ]

noun

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


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Other Words From

  • prosthi·onic adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of prosthion1

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

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