gnathic

adjective gnath·ic \ˈna-thik\

Definition of GNATHIC

: of or relating to the jaw

gnath·ic also gna·thal \ˈnā-thəl, ˈna-\

Greek gnathos jaw

First Known Use: 1882

Medical Dictionary

adjective gnath·ic \ˈnath-ik\

: of or relating to the jaw

gnath·ic or gna·thal \ˈnā-thəl, ˈnath-əl\

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