Meaning of pterion in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈptɛrɪən/

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  1. Noun

    pterion

    Etymology

    late 19th century. From French ptérion from ptère great wing of the sphenoid bone + -ion

    Definitions

    1. the craniometric point in the region of the sphenoid fontanelle

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