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inion

uncommon

noun

1.

the craniometric point that is the most prominent point at the back of the head (at the occipital protuberance)

Origin

From Ancient Greek ἰνίον (iníon, “occipital bone; back of the head”). Compare -ion (“anthropometric landmark”).

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