alveolar point

Definitions of alveolar point
  1. noun
    craniometric point that is the most anterior point in the midline on the alveolar process of the maxilla
    synonyms: prostheon, prosthion
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    type of:
    craniometric point
    a landmark on the skull from which craniometric measurements can be taken
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