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prognathism
[prog´nah-thizm]abnormal protrusion of one or both jaws, especially the lower jaw, the gnathic index being above 103. adj., adj prognath´ic, prog´nathous.
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prog·na·thism
(prog'nă-thizm), In the diphthong gn, the g is silent only at the beginning of a word.The condition of being prognathic; abnormal forward projection of one or of both jaws beyond the established normal relationship with the cranial base; the mandibular condyles are in their normal rest relationship to the temporomandibular joints.
Synonym(s): progenia
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prog·na·thism
(prog'nă-thizm)The condition of being prognathic; abnormal forward projection of one or of both jaws beyond the established normal relationship with the cranial base; the mandibular condyles are in their normal rest relationship to the temporomandibular joints.
Synonym(s): progenia.
Synonym(s): progenia.
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prognathism
Abnormal protrusion of either jaw, especially the lower.Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005
prog·na·thism
(prog'nă-thizm)Condition of being prognathic; abnormal forward projection of one or both jaws beyond established normal relationship with cranial base; mandibular condyles are in their normal rest relationship to the temporomandibular joints.
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