Meaning & use
Subnasale
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An anatomical landmark on the face located at the point where the nasal septum meets the upper lip.
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The orthodontist measured the distance from the subnasale to the chin to assess facial proportions.
Forensic artists use the subnasale as a reference point when reconstructing a face from a skull.
A note on using this word
Subnasale is a technical term used in craniofacial anthropometry, orthodontics, and forensic facial reconstruction.
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nasal base point
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