chin (redirected from chins)

chin (chin) the anterior prominence of the lower jaw; the mentum.

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chin (chn)

n.

The prominence formed by the anterior projection of the lower jaw.

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chin,

n the raised triangular extension of the anterior portion of the mandible below the lower lip. It is formed by the mental protuberance of the mandible.

chin cup,

n See cup, chin.

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chin

the anterior prominence of the lower jaw; the mentum.

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fat-chin, chin edema

lower lip swelling or nodules; part of the feline eosinophilic granuloma complex.

Fat-chin in a cat.

stripped chin

see labial avulsion.