lat·er·o·tru·sion (l t  -r -tr  zhn)n. The outward thrust given by the muscles of chewing to the condyle during movement of the mandible. |
laterotrusion (lat´
rōtroo´zhn),n the outward thrust given by the muscles to the rotating condyle or the condyle on the bolus side.
laterotrusion, precurrent,
n the laterotrusion in which the working side condyle is rotated as it is thrust laterally.
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