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nasion
[na´ze-on]the middle point of the junction of the frontal and the two nasal bones (frontonasal suture).
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na·si·on
(nā'zē-on), [TA]A point on the cranium corresponding to the middle of the nasofrontal suture.
Synonym(s): nasal point
[L. nasus, nose]
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nasion
(nā′zē-ŏn′)n.
The point on the skull corresponding to the middle of the nasofrontal suture.
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na·si·on
(nā'zē-on) [TA]A point on the cranium corresponding to the middle of the nasofrontal suture.
Synonym(s): nasal point.
Synonym(s): nasal point.
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nasion
The centre of the junction (suture) between the nasal and the frontal bones. The centre of the bridge of the nose.Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005
na·si·on
(nā'zē-on) [TA]Point on cranium corresponding to middle of nasofrontal suture.
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