rhinion

rhinion
A craniometric point : the lower end of the internal suture. [G. r., nostril, dim. of rhis (rhin-), nose]

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rhin·i·on (rinґe-on) [Gr., dim. of rhis] a cephalometric landmark located at the lower end of the suture between the nasal bones.

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