retrusion

/riːˈtruːʒən/

Definitions

1. noun

The act or process of retreating or drawing back; a backward movement or displacement.

“The dentist examined the patient’s teeth and noted a retrusion of the upper jaw, which might require orthodontic treatment.”

Synonyms

  • retraction
  • retreat
  • withdrawal

Antonyms

  • advancement
  • extension
  • protrusion