gonial

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Definition of gonial in English English dictionary

Of or pertaining to the gonion, the point at the apex of the mandible, or lower jaw

We have seen that the gonial diameter, being related to the head breadth, is higher among the northern groups and especially among Mongols..

Of or pertaining to the gonia, primitive germ cells

When found, the expelled elements may be gonial cells or oocytes, normal or rarely degenerating..

Hyphenation

go·ni·al

Etymology

() gonion +‎ -al