orthognathic

orthognathic definition - medical

or·tho·gnath·ic (ôrˌthō-năthˈĭk, ôrˌthəg-) or or·thog·na·thous (ôr-thŏgˈnə-thəs)

adjective
  1. Relating to orthognathia.
  2. Having a jaw that does not project forward.

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