pterion

pte·ri·on

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [teer-ee-on, ter-]
- /ˈtɪər iˌɒn, ˈtɛr-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [teer-ee-on, ter-]
- /ˈtɪər iˌɒn, ˈtɛr-/

Definitions of pterion word

noun pterion the craniometric point at the side of the sphenoidal fontanelle. 1
noun pterion the point on the side of the skull where the frontal, parietal, and squamosal bones meet the wing of the sphenoid 0

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Origin of pterion

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

1875-80; < New Latin, alteration of Greek pterón wing, on model of inion

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Parts of speech for Pterion

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pterion popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

pterion usage trend in Literature

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