Gonial

//ˈɡoʊni.əl// adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or pertaining to the gonion, the point at the apex of the mandible, or lower jaw. not-comparable

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

  2. 2
    Of or pertaining to the gonia, primitive germ cells. not-comparable

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

Example

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

Etymology

Etymology 1

From gonion + -al.

Etymology 2

Extracted from spermatogonial and oogonial, these being the cells the gonia develop into.

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gonial anglegerm cell

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