prostheon
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prostheon — noun craniometric point that is the most anterior point in the midline on the alveolar process of the maxilla • Syn: ↑prosthion, ↑alveolar point • Hypernyms: ↑craniometric point … Useful english dictionary
prosthion — The most anterior point on the maxillary alveolar process in the midline. SYN: alveolar point, prostheon. [G. ntr. of prosthios, foremost] * * * pros·thi·on präs thē .än n a point on the alveolar arch midway between the median upper incisor teeth … Medical dictionary
prosthion — /ˈprɒsθiɒn/ (say prostheeon) noun the most forward projecting point of the anterior surface of the upper jaw (maxilla), in the mid sagittal plane. {Greek prostheōn running forward} …
alveolar point — noun craniometric point that is the most anterior point in the midline on the alveolar process of the maxilla • Syn: ↑prosthion, ↑prostheon • Hypernyms: ↑craniometric point * * * noun : a point on the alveolar process midway between the median… … Useful english dictionary
craniometric point — noun a landmark on the skull from which craniometric measurements can be taken • Hypernyms: ↑landmark • Hyponyms: ↑acanthion, ↑asterion, ↑auriculare, ↑auricular point, ↑bregma, ↑condylion, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
prosthion — noun craniometric point that is the most anterior point in the midline on the alveolar process of the maxilla • Syn: ↑prostheon, ↑alveolar point • Hypernyms: ↑craniometric point … Useful english dictionary
