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malocclusion

[mal-uh-kloo-zhuh n]

noun Dentistry.

faulty occlusion; irregular contact of opposing teeth in the upper and lower jaws.

Origin of malocclusion

First recorded in 1885–90; mal- + occlusion
Related formsmal·oc·clud·ed, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for malocclusion

malocclusion

noun

dentistry a defect in the normal position of the upper and lower teeth when the mouth is closed, as from abnormal development of the jaw
Derived Formsmaloccluded, adjective
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Word Origin and History for malocclusion
n.

1864, from mal- + occlusion.

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malocclusion in Medicine

malocclusion

[măl′ə-klōō′zhən]

n.

Faulty contact between the upper and lower teeth when the jaw is closed.
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malocclusion in Science

malocclusion

[măl′ə-klōō′zhən]

Misalignment between the upper and lower teeth when the jaw is closed, resulting in a faulty bite.
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