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retrognathia

Today it means: A malocclusion in which the maxilla or mandible is further posterior than would be expected. Full definition →

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From retro- + Ancient Greek γνάθος (gnáthos, “jaw”) + -ia.

Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.