gnathion

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek γνᾰ́θος (gnáthos) +‎ -ion.[1]

Noun

gnathion

  1. A craniometric point, being the lowest part of the middle line of the mandible.
    Synonym: menton

References
  1. “gnathion, n.”, in OED Online Paid subscription required⁠, Oxford, Oxfordshire: Oxford University Press, launched 2000.
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