pterion

[ teer-ee-on, ter- ]

noun

, Craniometry.

1. the craniometric point at the side of the sphenoidal fontanelle.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pterion¹

1875–80; < New Latin, alteration of Greek pterón wing, on model of inion

Example Sentences

In particular, Malhotra says, “I remember learning that the pterion is so weak by holding the skull up to the light because the light went through that section, unlike anywhere else.”

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