Endognathion is a term used in anatomy, referring to the internal or medial surface of the lower jawbone, which contains the muscle attachments for chewing. The word is derived from Greek roots: endo meaning "internal or within", gnathos meaning "jaw", and -ion indicating a diminutive. The correct pronunciation of endognathion is /ɛn.doʊˈnæθ.i.ən/ (en-doh-nath-ee-uhn), with the emphasis on the "do" syllable. The word's spelling reflects the unique combination of Greek roots and English word-building conventions.
The inner of the two segments constituting the incisive bone; see mesogna hion.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
The word "endognathion" is derived from two Greek roots: "endo" meaning "within" or "inside", and "gnathos" meaning "jaw" or "jawbone". Therefore, the combination of these roots forms "endognathion", which refers to the internal part or structure of the jaw.