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inion

/ˈɪn.i.ɒn/

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noun

/ˈɪn.i.ɒn/C2formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее наиболее выступающую точку на задней части головы, а именно наружный затылочный выступ, используемый в качестве краниометрического ориентира.

A noun referring to the most prominent point at the back of the head, specifically the external occipital protuberance, used as a craniometric landmark.

  1. Craniometric pointC2formalmedical

    The most prominent point at the back of the skull, located at the external occipital protuberance.

    ruИнион

    • The surgeon located the inion before making the incision.
    • Anthropologists measure the inion to study skull morphology.
    • The inion is a key landmark in cranial measurements.