retrognathia

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US/ˌɹə.tɹoʊˈnæθ.i.ə/

noun

A malocclusion in which the maxilla or mandible is further posterior than would be expected.

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retrogeniaretrognathism
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Meanings

nounretrognathia (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA malocclusion in which the maxilla or mandible is further posterior than would be expected.

    Most people who have retrognathia were born with it. Sometimes, it’s passed down through families.

    2025 January 16, “Retrognathia”, in Cleveland Clinic

    Synonyms: retrogenia, retrognathism

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA malocclusion in which the maxilla or mandible is further posterior than would be expected.

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retrogeniaretrognathism

Origin

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

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APA

retrognathia. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/retrognathia

MLA

“retrognathia.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/retrognathia. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “retrognathia,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/retrognathia.

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