asterion

noun

as·​te·​ri·​on as-ˈtir-ē-ˌän, -ən How to pronounce asterion (audio)
plural asteria -ē-ə How to pronounce asterion (audio)
: the point behind the ear where the parietal, temporal, and occipital bones meet
asterionic adjective

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“Asterion.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/asterion. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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