retrognathism /ret·ro·gnath·ism/ (-nath´izm) retrusion of the mandible.retrognath´ic
retrognathism
retrognathism (ret´rōnath´izm),
ret·ro·gnath·ism (r t r -n th  z m)n. A condition of facial disharmony in which one or both jaws are posterior to their normal positions. ret ro·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,
n.pr See syndrome, Pierre Robin.
retrognathism
a state of being affected by retrognathia.
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