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anisognathous

an·i·sog·na·thous

(an'i-sog'nă-thŭs), In the diphthong gn, the g is silent only at the beginning of a word.
Having jaws of unequal size, the upper being wider than the lower.
[aniso- + G. gnathos, jaw]
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an·i·sog·na·thous

(an'i-sog'nă-thŭs)
Having jaws of unequal size, the upper being wider than the lower. Mandibular and maxillary arches are of significantly different sizes (and often in an abnormal relation).
[aniso- + G. gnathos, jaw]
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

an·i·sog·na·thous

(an'i-sog'nă-thŭs) In the diphthong gn, the g is silent only at the beginning of a word.
Having jaws of unequal size, the upper being wider than the lower.
[aniso- + G. gnathos, jaw]
Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012
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