condylion
/kɑnˈdɪliən/
noun
- The outermost point on the condyle of the lower jaw, used as a reference point in measurements of the face and skull.
- In orthodontics, the condylion helps doctors plan treatments for jaw alignment.
- The anthropologist measured the distance from the condylion to the chin to study facial structure.
- The condylion is a key landmark when taking X-rays of the jaw joint.