Macrognathia refers to the condition of abnormally large jaws. It is also called `megagnathia`. ==Etiology== ==Clinical appearance== ==Treatment== Treatment is surgical. Osteotomies may be done in case of maxillary macrognathia. Mandibular macrognathia is generally managed by resection of a portion of the mandible followed by orthodontic treatme.....
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Enlargement or elongation of the jaw. ... Synonym: megagnathia. ... Origin: macro-+ G. Gnathos, jaw ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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(mak″ro-na´the-ә) abnormal overgrowth of the jaw. adj., macrognath´ic., adj.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: mak′rōg-nā′thē-ă Definitions: 1. Enlargement or elongation of the jaw. Synonyms: megagnathia
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Macrognathia: An abnormally large jaw. This condition is associated with pituitary gigantism, tumors, and other disorders. Macrognathia can often be corrected with surgery. Also called prognathic mandible.
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macrognathia, macrognathic An abnormally large jaw. This condition is associated with pituitary gigantism, tumors, and other disorders. Macrognathia can often be corrected with surgery. Also called prognathic mandible.
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