Basions

/ˈbeɪziənz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of basion; multiple anatomical landmark points on different skulls located at the foramen magnum.

Etymology

Standard English pluralization of basion, adding the -s suffix. Maintains the Greek root 'basis' in the plural form.

Kelly Says

When anthropologists study basions from ancient skulls, they're literally comparing where different groups of humans had the exact same physical structure thousands of years ago!

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