Term: micrognathia or micrognathism
Literally meaning: “small jaw”
Origin: Anc Greek
μικρός/micros(=small)
+γνάθος/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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