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chin

(chin), [TA]

The prominence formed by the anterior projection of the mandible, or lower jaw.

Synonym(s): mentum [TA]

[A.S. cin]

chin

(chĭn)

The central forward portion of the lower jaw.

chin′less adj.

chin

The lower part of the face, the core structure of which is provided by the mandible.

CHIN

Community Health and Information Network. An electronic highway that provides seamless connectivity through an interface engine with routing and translation software to all the components of a healthcare delivery system—physicians, hospitals, ambulatory care centres, payers (banks, insurers, Medicare, employers), pharmacies, retail suppliers, regulatory agencies, etc.

chin

(chin) [TA]

The prominence formed by the anterior projection of the mandible, or lower jaw.
Synonym(s): mentum.

[A.S. cin]

chin

(chin) [TA]

Prominence formed by anterior projection of the mandible, or lower jaw.

[A.S. cin]

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