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Definition of Orthognathous

1. a. Having the front of the head, or the skull, nearly perpendicular, not retreating backwards above the jaws; -- opposed to prognathous. See Gnathic index, under Gnathic.

Definition of Orthognathous

1. Adjective. (anatomy) straight-jawed ¹

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Medical Definition of Orthognathous

1. Having the front of the head, or the skull, nearly perpendicular, not retreating backwards above the jaws; opposed to prognathous. See Gnathic index, under Gnathic. Origin: Ortho- + Gr. The jaw. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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