prosthion

[ pros-thee-on ]
/ ˈprɒs θiˌɒn /

noun Craniometry.

the most forward projecting point of the anterior surface of the upper jaw, in the midsagittal plane.

Origin of prosthion

1920–25; < Greek prósthion, neuter of prósthios frontal, akin to prósthen forward

OTHER WORDS FROM prosthion

pros·thi·on·ic, adjective

Words nearby prosthion

prosthetic, prosthetic dentistry, prosthetic group, prosthetics, prosthetist, prosthion, prosthodontics, prosthodontist, prostie, prostigmin, prostitute

Medical definitions for prosthion

prosthion
[ prŏs′thē-ŏn′ ]

n.

The most anterior point on the maxillary alveolar process, between the central incisor teeth. alveolar point