basions

/ˈbeɪsiˌɑnz/
noun
  1. Plural of basion; multiple reference points on skulls.
    • Measurements were taken from the basions of each specimen.
    • The anthropologist compared the basions of several ancient skulls.
    • The basions of the fossils showed slight variations.
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