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prognathous

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prog·na·thous  (prgn-ths, prg-n-) also prog·nath·ic (prg-nthk, -nthk)
adj.
Having jaws that project forward to a marked degree.
progna·thism (-n-thzm) n.
prognathous [prɒgˈneɪθəs], prognathic [prɒgˈnæθɪk]
adj
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) having a projecting lower jaw
[from pro-2 + Greek gnathos jaw]
prognathism  [ˈprɒgnəˌθɪzəm] n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.prognathous - having a projecting lower jaw
hypognathous, prognathic
opisthognathous - having receding jaws
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