micrognathia

[US]/ˌmaɪkrəɡˈneɪθɪə/
[UK]/ˌmaɪkroʊɡˈneɪθiə/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.Abnormal smallness of the jaws, especially of the lower jaw.

Example Sentences

the infant was born with severe micrognathia affecting feeding.

micrognathia can be diagnosed during prenatal ultrasound examination.

surgical correction of micrognathia is often performed in childhood.

children with micrognathia may experience breathing difficulties during sleep.

micrognathia is commonly associated with pierre robin sequence.

orthodontic treatment can help manage mild cases of micrognathia.

the doctor explained the genetic factors that may cause micrognathia.

micrognathia affects the normal development of the lower jaw.

early intervention is crucial for patients with congenital micrognathia.

some forms of micrognathia require multidisciplinary team approach.

the facial profile of patients with micrognathia shows a recessed chin.

micrognathia can be isolated or part of a syndrome.

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