opisthognathism
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op·is·thog·na·thous
(ŏp′ĭs-thŏg′nə-thəs)adj.
Having receding jaws or mouthparts directed backward.
op′is·thog′na·thism n.
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opisthognathism
the condition of having retracted jaws. — opisthognathic, opisthognathous, adj.
See also: Facial Features-Ologies & -Isms. Copyright 2008 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved.