Meaning & use
nasion
The point on the skull where the frontal bone meets the two nasal bones, at the bridge of the nose.
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The anthropologist measured the distance from the nasion to the chin to estimate facial proportions.
Orthodontists use the nasion as a reference point when analyzing skull X-rays.
A note on using this word
Nasion is a precise anatomical landmark used mainly in craniometry, orthodontics, and forensic science.
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