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Definition of Hypognathous
1. Adjective. Having a projecting lower jaw.
Exact synonyms: Prognathic, Prognathous
Similar to: Lantern-jawed
Derivative terms: Prognathism
Antonyms: Opisthognathous
Similar to: Lantern-jawed
Derivative terms: Prognathism
Antonyms: Opisthognathous
Definition of Hypognathous
1. Adjective. (zoology) Having the maxilla, or lower jaw, longer than the upper jaw. ¹
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Medical Definition of Hypognathous
1. Having a congenitally defectively developed lower jaw. Origin: hypo-+ G. Gnathos, jaw (05 Mar 2000)