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malocclusion
[ mal-uh-kloo-zhuhn ]
malocclusion
/ ˌmæləˈkluːʒən /
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
malocclusion
/ măl′ə-klo̅o̅′zhən /
- Misalignment between the upper and lower teeth when the jaw is closed, resulting in a faulty bite.
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Derived Forms
- ˌmalocˈcluded, adjective
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Other Words From
- maloc·cluded adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of malocclusion1
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