staphylion
sta·phyl·i·on
(stă-fil'ē-on),The midpoint of the posterior edge of the hard palate; a craniometric point.
See also: posterior nasal spine of horizontal plate of palatine bone.
See also: posterior nasal spine of horizontal plate of palatine bone.
[G. dim. of staphylē, a bunch of grapes]
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sta·phyl·i·on
(stă-fil'ē-on)The midpoint of the posterior edge of the hard palate; a craniometric point.
[G. dim. of staphylē, a bunch of grapes]
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staphylion
(stăf-ĭl′ē-ŏn) [Gr., little grape]1. The craniometric point at the median line of the posterior border of the hard palate.
2. Uvula.
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sta·phyl·i·on
(stă-fil'ē-on)Midpoint of posterior edge of hard palate; craniometric point.
[G. dim. of staphylē, a bunch of grapes]
Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012