prognathism

noun

: the condition marked by a prognathous jaw
prognathic adjective

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In fact, differences in levels of inbreeding accounted for 22 percent of the differing severity of mandibular prognathism among the Habsburgs studied. Lila Thulin, Smithsonian, 4 Dec. 2019

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1864, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of prognathism was circa 1864

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“Prognathism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prognathism. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

prognathism

noun
: the condition marked by a prognathous jaw
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