opisthognathous

adjective

op·​is·​thog·​na·​thous ˌäp-əs-ˈthäg-nə-thəs How to pronounce opisthognathous (audio)
: having retreating jaws

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“Opisthognathous.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/opisthognathous. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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