retrude

transitive verb

re·​trude ri-ˈtrüd How to pronounce retrude (audio)
retruded; retruding
: to move backward : displace posteriorly
retrude the mandible

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“Retrude.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/retrude. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024.

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