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Inferior prognathism is observed in man as well as in animals.

From Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine by Pyle, Walter L. (Walter Lytle)

He was short of stature with protruding bloodshot eyes, an undulating nose, slightly prognathous muzzle and full lips, and a harsh red moustache which enhanced the prognathism.

From Mrs. Warren's Daughter A Story of the Woman's Movement by Johnston, Harry Hamilton, Sir

Alveolar prognathism is almost entirely lacking in all groups.

From A Racial Study of the Fijians by Gabel, Norman E.

FACE: Two are pentagonal, 2 rather broad, and 2 long; alveolar prognathism is noted in 3, 1 of which has also general prognathism.

From The Pagan Tribes of Borneo by Haddon, Alfred C. (Alfred Cort)

Alveolar prognathism is noted in 1 case and superciliary ridges in 2.

From The Pagan Tribes of Borneo by Haddon, Alfred C. (Alfred Cort)