hypognathous
/haɪˈpɑɡnəθəs/
adjective
- Having a lower jaw that projects forward beyond the upper jaw.
- The orthodontist explained that the patient's hypognathous condition could be corrected with braces.
- The bulldog's hypognathous jaw gives it a distinctive underbite.
- Some fish species are naturally hypognathous, which helps them feed on bottom-dwelling prey.
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