Meaning & use
Gonial
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Relating to the "gonion," the point at the angle of the lower jaw where the horizontal and vertical parts of the mandible meet.
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The orthodontist measured the gonial angle to assess the patient's jaw structure.
A wide gonial angle can influence the overall shape of the lower face.
A note on using this word
"Gonial" is a specialized anatomical and dental term, used mainly in orthodontics, anthropology, and craniofacial research.
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