Definition

The point on the human skull where the bones of the nose and the forehead meet.

Example

The doctor examined the nasion to assess the patient's facial structure.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of the term nasion?

Yeah, I think it refers to a specific point on the skull, right?

Exactly! It's where the nasal and frontal bones meet.

That's pretty interesting; I never knew there was a name for that!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nasion comes from the Latin word 'nasus' (meaning nose) and the suffix '-ion' (indicating action or condition). The term refers to the bridge of the nose, specifically the point where the nasal bones meet the frontal bone.

Memory Tip

Think of 'nasus' which means nose, and remember that 'nasion' refers to the area where the nose connects to the face.

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