gnathic

or gnath·al

[ nath-ik ]

adjective

1. of or relating to the jaw.

gnathic

/ ˈnæθɪk /

adjective

1. anatomy of or relating to the jaw

Word History and Origins

Origin of gnathic¹

1880–85; < Greek gnáth ( os ) jaw + -ic

Word History and Origins

Origin of gnathic¹

C19: from Greek gnathos jaw

Example Sentences

The "gnathic index" is said to show that Europeans and Bushmen are orthognathous.

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