"acanthion" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /əˈkæn.θi.n̩/ [US], /əˈkænt.θi.n̩/ [US], /əˈkæn.θiˌɑn/ [US]
Etymology: From New Latin acanthion, from Ancient Greek ἀκάνθιον (akánthion, “little spine”), from ἄκανθα (ákantha, “thorn”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|NL.|acanthion}} New Latin acanthion, {{der|en|grc|ἀκάνθιον||little spine}} Ancient Greek ἀκάνθιον (akánthion, “little spine”) Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} acanthion
  1. (medicine) A point lying near the base of the nose; specifically, the point at the base of the anterior nasal spine that lies on the mesial line; tip of the anterior nasal spine. Categories (topical): Medicine Derived forms: acanthial Translations (point at the base of the anterior nasal spine): acântio [masculine] (Portuguese)
    Sense id: en-acanthion-en-noun-2bmrwCcB Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: medicine, sciences

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