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retrognathism

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retrognathism /ret·ro·gnath·ism/ (-nath´izm) retrusion of the mandible.retrognath´ic
ret·ro·gnath·ism (rtr-nthzm)
n.
A condition of facial disharmony in which one or both jaws are posterior to their normal positions.

retro·gnathic adj.

retrognathism
[ret′rōnā′thizəm]
Etymology: L, retro + Gk, gnathos, jaw
a facial abnormality in which a jaw, usually the mandible, or both jaws are posterior to their normal facial positions. Also called bird-face retrognathism.

retrognathism (ret´rōnath´izm),
n facial disharmony in which one or both jaws (usually the mandible) are posterior to normal facial relationships. This condition may be real or imaginary.
retrognathism, bird-face,
n typical facial profile associated with an underdeveloped mandible; a retrognathia and small mandible usually associated with interference of condylar growth because of trauma or infection affecting the condyles. Surgical intervention is necessary for improvement.
retrognathism, Pierre Robin,

retrognathism
a state of being affected by retrognathia.


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