pterion
Definitions
The point corresponding with the posterior end of the sphenoparietal suture; known as the weakest part of the skull.
Examples
“Then standing before a closet mirror, he put⟳ the automatic to his head, at the point⟳ of the pterion, and pressed the comfortably concaved trigger.”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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