| punctum ossificationis primarium | This is the first site where bone begins to form in the shaft of a long bone or in the body of an irregular bone. Synonym: punctum ossificationis primarium, primary point of ossification. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| punctum ossificationis secundarium | This is the centre of bone formation appearing later than the punctum ossificationis primarium, usually in epiphysis. Synonym: punctum ossificationis secundarium, secondary point of ossification. (05 Mar 2000) |
| punctum proximum | That point in conjugate focus with the retina when the eye exerts maximal accommodation. Synonym: punctum proximum. (05 Mar 2000) |
| punctum remotum | That point in conjugate focus with the retina when the eye is not accommodating. Synonym: punctum remotum. (05 Mar 2000) |
| punctum vasculosum | One of the minute dots seen on section of the brain, due to small drops of blood at the cut extremities of the arteries. (05 Mar 2000) |
| lacrimal punctum | The minute circular opening of the lacrimal canaliculus, on the margin of each eyelid near the medial commissure. Synonym: punctum lacrimale, lacrimal opening. (05 Mar 2000) |