gnathodynamics

gnathodynamics
The study of the relationship of the magnitude and direction of the forces developed by and upon the components of the masticatory system during function. [gnatho- + G. dynamis, power]

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gnatho·dy·nam·ics (nath″o-di-namґiks) [gnatho- + dynamics] the study of the physical forces used in mastication.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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