prognathy

/prɒɡˈnæθi/

Definitions

1. noun

A hypothetical system of laws or principles governing the growth and development of a living organism, especially in relation to its shape and structure.

“The biologist studied the prognathy of the dinosaur fossil to understand its evolution.”

Synonyms

  • growth pattern
  • morphology

Antonyms

  • atrophy
  • devolution