orthognathic en · ADJ
Etymology
From ortho- (“straight, correct”) + -gnathic (suffix forming adjectives relating to the jaw), after New Latin orthognathus.
Meanings
- Straight-jawed.
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Of or pertaining to the correction of the jaws.
orthognathic surgery
orthognathic procedure
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most orthognathic | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more orthognathic | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
Descendants
Synonyms
Translations (1)
el ορθογναθικός (straight-jawed)