Agnathia: A condition where the lower jaw is totally or partially absent. Also called agnathy.
Agnathia: In the diphthong gn, the g is silent only at the beginning of a word. Congenital absence of the mandible, usually accompanied by approximation of the ears.otocephaly, synotia. [G. a- priv. + gnathos, jaw]
Source: Stedman's Medical Spellchecker, © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
Agnathia: Unusual or undue smallness of the jaws. (Dorland, 27th ed)
Source: Diseases Database
Source: Diseases Database
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