Author: Glossary
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Fixation point
The fovea or point on the retina where the visual axes (lines) meet the point of clearest vision.
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External orbital point
The prominent point at the outer edge of the orbit above the frontomalar suture.
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Disparate point
Points on the retinas that are unequally paired.
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Deaf point of the ear
One of several points or areas close to the external auditory meatus where a vibrating tuning fork is not heard.
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Critical point of liquids
The temperature above which no pressure may retain a substance in a liquid form.
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Critical point of gases
The temperature at or above which a gas is no longer liquefied by pressure.
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Craniometric point
One of the fixed points of the skull used in craniometry.
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Corresponding point
The point in the retina of each eye that, when stimulated simultaneously, results in a single visual sensation.
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Convergence point
The point to which rays of light converge.
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Contact point
The point on a tooth that touches an opposed tooth.