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micrognathia or micrognathism

Term: micrognathia or micrognathism

Literally meaning: ?small jaw?

Origin: Anc Greek

??????/micros(=small)

+??????/gnathos(=jaw, maxilla)

Coined/History

Definition

Micrognathia is a condition which is characterized by an insufficient size of mandible (jaw). Micrognathia may be idiopathic or it can present as a birth defect in many syndromes.

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