"pterion" meaning in All languages combined

See pterion on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈtɛɹɪən/ Forms: pterions [plural], pteria [plural]
Etymology: From French ptérion, from ptère (“wing of the sphenoid bone”), from Ancient Greek πτερόν (pterón, “wing”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|fr|ptérion}} French ptérion, {{der|en|grc|πτερόν||wing}} Ancient Greek πτερόν (pterón, “wing”) Head templates: {{en-noun|s|pteria}} pterion (plural pterions or pteria)
  1. (anatomy) The point corresponding with the posterior end of the sphenoparietal suture; known as the weakest part of the skull. Wikipedia link: pterion Categories (topical): Anatomy Derived forms: epipteric, pterionic Translations (the point corresponding with the posterior end of the sphenoparietal suture): pterión [masculine] (Spanish)

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