-gnathism

See also: gnathism

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek γνάθος (gnáthos, “jaw”) +‎ -ism.[1] By surface analysis, -gnath +‎ -ism.

Suffix

-gnathism

  1. (anatomy) Denoting a condition of the jaws or mouthparts.

Derived terms

English terms suffixed with -gnathism
brachygnathism
hypognathism
metagnathism
orthognathism
prognathism
schizognathism

References

  1. ^ “-gnathism, comb. form”, in OED Online ⁠, Oxford: Oxford University Press, launched 2000.
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