prognathism

noun prog·na·thism \ˈpräg-nə-ˌthi-zəm, präg-ˈnā-\

Definition of PROGNATHISM

: the condition marked by a prognathous jaw

— prog·na·thic \präg-ˈna-thik, -ˈnā-\ adjective

circa 1864

Medical Dictionary

noun prog·na·thism \ˈpräg-nə-ˌthiz-əm, präg-ˈnā-\

: prognathous condition

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