symphysion

noun

sym·​phys·​i·​on sim-ˈfiz-ē-ˌän How to pronounce symphysion (audio)
1
: the upper end of the symphysis of the jaw at the outer surface
2
: the middle point in the upper border of the pubic arch

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“Symphysion.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/symphysion. Accessed 26 Mar. 2023.

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