bimaxillary

/baɪˌmæksɪˈlɛri/ or /baɪˌmæksɪˈleri/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or affecting both the upper jaw and the lower jaw

“The bimaxillary surgery was a complex procedure that required the expertise of multiple specialists.”

2. noun

a condition in which both the upper jaw and the lower jaw are affected

“The patient was diagnosed with a severe case of bimaxillary prognathism, which affected her facial appearance.”

Synonyms

  • bimaxillary-prognathic
  • bimaxillary-prognathism

Antonyms

  • bimaxillary-retrognathic