Metopion refers to the most prominent point on the forehead between the eyebrows. Its spelling is likely based on Greek origins, where "metopion" is spelled as μετώπιον. In IPA phonetic transcription, "metopion" would be pronounced as /mɛˈtoʊpiən/. The "e" in "metopion" is pronounced as "eh," while the "o" is pronounced as "oh." The "p" and "t" sounds are blended together, creating a soft, almost silent "t" sound.
A craniometric point midway between the frontal eminences.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
The word "metopion" is derived from the Greek language. Specifically, it is formed by combining the Greek words "metopē" (μετώπη), meaning "forehead", and "on" (ὀν), which is a suffix denoting "pertaining to" or "related to". Thus, "metopion" describes something that is related to or pertaining to the forehead.