dysgnathia

dysgnathia definition - medical

dys·gna·thi·a (dĭs-nāˈthē-ə)

noun
An abnormality of the mouth that extends beyond the teeth and includes the maxilla, mandible, or both.

Related Forms:

  • dys·gnathˈic (-năthˈĭk, -nāˈthĭk) adjective

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