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prog·na·thous

[prog-nuh-thuhs, prog-ney-]
adjective Craniometry.
having protrusive jaws; having a gnathic index over 103.
Also, prog·nath·ic [prog-nath-ik] .


Origin:
1830–40; pro-2 + -gnathous

prog·na·thism [prog-nuh-thiz-uhm] , prog·na·thy, noun
hy·per·prog·na·thous, adjective
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prognathous or prognathic (prɒɡˈneɪθəs, prɒɡˈnæθɪk) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
having a projecting lower jaw
 
[C19: from pro-² + Greek gnathos jaw]
 
prognathic or prognathic
 
adj
 
[C19: from pro-² + Greek gnathos jaw]
 
prognathism or prognathic
 
n

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a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
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prognathous prog·na·thous (prŏg'nə-thəs, prŏg-nā'-) or prog·nath·ic (prŏg-nāth'ĭk, -nā'thĭk)
adj.
Having jaws that project forward to a marked degree.


prog'na·thism (-nə-thĭz'əm) n.

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