nasion
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na·si·on
(nā′zē-ŏn′)n.
The point on the skull corresponding to the middle of the nasofrontal suture.
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nasion
(ˈneɪzɪən)n
(Anatomy) a craniometric point, where the top of the nose meets the ridge of the forehead
[C20: New Latin, from Latin nāsus nose]
ˈnasial adj
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| Noun | 1. | nasion - the craniometric point at the bridge of the nose where the frontal and nasal bones of the skull meet craniometric point - a landmark on the skull from which craniometric measurements can be taken |
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na·si·on
n. nasión, punto medio de la sutura nasofrontal.
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