cherubism

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noun

An inherited genetic disorder of the mandible characterised by chubby cheeks

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Meanings

nouncherubism (uncountable)
  1. uncountablemedicineAn inherited genetic disorder of the mandible characterised by chubby cheeks

Origin

From cherub + -ism.

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Translations

Finnish kerubismi
  • kerubismiinherited genetic disorder
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APA

cherubism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cherubism

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Chicago

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