- prognathic
- 1. Having a projecting jaw; having a gnathic index above 103. 2. Denoting a forward projection of either or both of the jaws relative to the craniofacial skeleton. SYN: prognathous. [pro- + G. gnathos, jaw]
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Prognathic — Prog*nath ic, a. (Anat.) Prognathous. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
prognathic — adjective see prognathism … New Collegiate Dictionary
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prognathic — adj. having protruding jaws, having jaws that stick out … English contemporary dictionary
prognathic — prog·nath·ic … English syllables
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hypognathous — adjective having a projecting lower jaw • Syn: ↑prognathous, ↑prognathic • Ant: ↑opisthognathous (for: ↑prognathous) • Similar to: ↑lantern jawed … Useful english dictionary
