gonion

[ goh-nee-on ]
/ ˈgoʊ niˌɒn /

noun, plural go·ni·a [goh-nee-uh] /ˈgoʊ ni ə/.

Craniometry. a point on each side of the lower jaw at the mandibular angle.

Origin of gonion

First recorded in 1875–80

Definition for gonia (2 of 2)

gonium
[ goh-nee-uh m ]
/ ˈgoʊ ni əm /

noun, plural go·ni·a [goh-nee-uh] /ˈgoʊ ni ə/. Cell Biology.

the germ cell during the phase marked by mitosis.

Origin of gonium

From New Latin; see origin at gon-, -ium

British Dictionary definitions for gonia

gonion
/ (ˈɡəʊnɪən) /

noun plural -nia (-nɪə)

anatomy the point or apex of the angle of the lower jaw

Word Origin for gonion

C19: from New Latin, from Greek gōnia angle

Medical definitions for gonia

gonion
[ gōnē-ŏn′ ]

n. pl. go•ni•a (-nē-ə)

The outer point on either side of the lower jaw at which the jawbone angles upward.