noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A malocclusion in which the maxilla or mandible is further posterior than would be expected. uncountable

   "Most people who have retrognathia were born with it. Sometimes, it’s passed down through families."

Synonyms

All synonyms

retrogeniaretrognathismretrognathism

Example

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"Most people who have retrognathia were born with it. Sometimes, it’s passed down through families."

Etymology

From retro- + Ancient Greek γνάθος (gnáthos, “jaw”) + -ia.

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