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pogonion

noun

po·​go·​ni·​on pə-ˈgō-nē-ən How to pronounce pogonion (audio)
: the most projecting median point on the anterior surface of the chin

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“Pogonion.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/pogonion. Accessed 4 Dec. 2025.

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