mesognathion

mesognathion
The lateral segment of the premaxillary or incisive bone external to the endognathion. [meso- + G. gnathos, jaw]

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me·so·gna·thion -'nā-thē-.än, -'nath-ē-ən n the lateral part of the premaxilla bearing the lateral incisor tooth on each side

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  • mesognathion — meso·gnathion …   English syllables

  • mesognathion — “+ noun Etymology: New Latin, from mes + gnathion : the lateral part of the premaxilla bearing the lateral incisor tooth on each side …   Useful english dictionary

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  • endognathion — The medial of the two segments constituting the incisive bone. See mesognathion. [endo + G. gnathos, jaw] * * * en·do·gna·thi·on .en də nā thē .än, nath ē n the medial segment of the premaxilla situated on each side of the midline of the palate… …   Medical dictionary

  • mesognathic — 1. Relating to the mesognathion. 2. SYN: mesognathous. * * * mes·og·nath·ic (mez″og ) (me″zog nathґik) mesognathous …   Medical dictionary

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