rhinion

/ˈrɪniɑn/
noun
  1. The lowest point on the bridge of the nose, where the nasal bones meet the nasal cartilage.
    • The rhinion is an important landmark for surgeons performing nose operations.
    • The doctor measured the distance from the rhinion to the tip of the nose.
    • In anatomy, the rhinion marks the junction between bone and cartilage in the nose.
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