Abocclusion

//ˈæb.oʊˌklu.ʒn̩// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Condition in which the upper and lower teeth are not in contact.
  2. 2
    the condition in which the upper teeth do not touch the lower teeth when biting wordnet

Etymology

From ab- (“not”) + occlusion (“teeth alignment”).

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