endognathal

adjective

en·​dog·​na·​thal
(ˈ)en¦dägnəthəl
1
: of or relating to the endognath
2
: situated within the jaw

Word History

Etymology

end- + Greek gnathos + English -al

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“Endognathal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/endognathal. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

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