-gnathous

adjective combining form

Definition of -GNATHOUS

: having (such) a jaw <prognathous>

New Latin -gnathus, from Greek gnathos; akin to Greek genys jaw — more at chin

Medical Dictionary

adjective combining form -g·na·thous

: having (such) a jaw <opisthognathous>

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