Noun: gonion (gonia) 'gow-nee,ón
- The craniometric point on either side at the apex of the lower jaw
"The gonion is important in assessing mandibular growth patterns"
Derived forms: gonia
Type of: craniometric point
Part of: jawbone, jowl, lower jaw, lower jawbone, mandible, mandibula, mandibular bone, submaxilla
Encyclopedia: Gonion