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gnathion

noun

gna·​thi·​on ˈnā-thē-ˌän How to pronounce gnathion (audio) ˈna- How to pronounce gnathion (audio)
: the midpoint of the lower border of the human mandible compare linguale

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“Gnathion.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/gnathion. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.

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