Definition

Having a projecting jaw or chin, where the lower jaw is positioned further forward than the upper jaw.

Example

The patient was diagnosed with a prognathic jaw, which affected his bite and facial appearance.

Conversation

Have you ever noticed how some people have really prognathic features?

Yeah, I find it interesting how unique everyone looks.

Right? It can really change someone's appearance.

Totally! It's fascinating how our faces can vary so much.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Prognathic → It is formed from "pro-" (meaning forward) and "gnathos" (meaning jaw in Greek). The word describes a condition where the jaw is positioned forward, indicating a protruding jaw.

Memory Tip

Think of a jaw that is positioned 'forward' ('pro-') — that's why prognathic refers to a forward-jutting jaw.

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