retrognathism

English

Etymology

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

Noun

retrognathism (uncountable)

  1. (anatomy) The quality of being retrognathic.
    • 2025 January 16, “Retrognathia”, in Cleveland Clinic‎[1]:
      Untreated retrognathism can lead to complications like: […]

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