nasion

[ ney-zee-on ]

noun

, Craniometry.

1. the intersection of the internasal suture with the nasofrontal suture in the midsagittal plane.

nasion

/ ˈneɪzɪən /

noun

1. a craniometric point, where the top of the nose meets the ridge of the forehead

Derived Forms

• ˈnasial, adjective

Other Words From

• nasi·al adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of nasion¹

1885–90; < New Latin, equivalent to Latin nās ( us ) naso- + Greek -ion, diminutive suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of nasion¹

C20: New Latin, from Latin nāsus nose

Example Sentences

Natives of the Solomons are definitely lower in nasal height, whereas the Tongan's average is so much higher that one suspects a difference in the location of the nasion.

From Project Gutenberg

The researchers scanned noses in 3D and characterised them by tip, ridge profile and the nasion, or area between the eyes.

From BBC

Medium nasion depression is frequent; the root is wide and moderately elevated.

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