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pogonion

/pəˈɡəʊ.ni.ɒn/

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noun

/pəˈɡəʊ.ni.ɒn/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее наиболее выступающую вперед точку на передней поверхности подбородка, используемую в качестве краниометрического ориентира.

A noun referring to the most forward-projecting point on the anterior surface of the chin, used as a craniometric landmark.

  1. Craniometric point on the chinC2formalmedical

    The most forward-projecting point on the anterior surface of the chin, used as a landmark in craniometry and orthodontic analysis.

    ruПогонион

    • The orthodontist measured the distance from the nasion to the pogonion.
    • In cephalometric analysis, the pogonion is a key reference point.
    • The position of the pogonion can affect the overall facial profile.