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gonia

/ˈɡoʊniə/ noun · British & US
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What does gonia mean?

noun

A gonion is a point on the face, specifically the most prominent point on the angle of the jaw. It is a reference point used in anthropometry and craniometry.

Example

"The doctor measured the distance between the gonion and the pogonion to determine the patient's facial structure."

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