Meanings
nounretrognathism (uncountable)
- uncountableanatomyThe quality of being retrognathic.
Untreated retrognathism can lead to complications like: […]
2025 January 16, “Retrognathia”, in Cleveland Clinic
Synonyms & antonyms
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Origin
From retro- + Ancient Greek γνάθος (gnáthos, “jaw”) + -ism.
Full word history & related roots →Translations
Finnish retrognatia
- retrognatiaquality
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APA
retrognathism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/retrognathism
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“retrognathism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/retrognathism. Accessed November 4, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “retrognathism,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/retrognathism.
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