agnathia

/æɡˈnæθɪə/

Definitions

1. noun

a rare congenital disorder characterized by the absence or underdevelopment of the jaw and associated structures, leading to severe facial deformity and often associated with other birth defects.

“The newborn was diagnosed with agnathia, requiring immediate surgical intervention to correct the jaw deformity.”

Synonyms

  • hypoplasia
  • micrognathia

Antonyms

  • euphony
  • normal jaw development