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orthognathic surgery

American

noun

the surgical correction of deformities or malpositions of the jaw.

Etymology

Origin of orthognathic surgery

orthognath(ous) + -ic

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In extreme cases, they might perform orthognathic surgery, which repositions the upper jaw if it sticks out too much.

From New York Times • Jul. 31, 2014

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