Hypognathous
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Hypognathous is an adjective meaning (zoology) Having the maxilla, or lower jaw, longer than the upper jaw.
Meaning
(zoology) Having the maxilla, or lower jaw, longer than the upper jaw.
Synonyms for hypognathous
Depending on context, synonyms include lantern-jawed, prognathous, prognathic.
Antonyms for hypognathous
Common opposites include opisthognathous.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include prognathous, lantern-jawed, prognathic, dysgnathic, megagnathous, micrognathic.
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