gonion

/ˈɡoʊniən/

Definitions

1. noun

Either of the lower and outer angles formed by the junction of the zygomatic bone with the maxilla.

“The surgeon examined the patient’s gonion to determine the extent of the damage.”

2. noun

Either of the two lower angles of the face below the cheekbones.

“The photographer tried to capture the unique shape of the subject’s gonion.”

Synonyms

  • angle
  • corner