Retrogenia
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Retrogenia is a noun meaning A medical condition in which the chin is significantly recessed compared to the upper jaw.
Meaning
A medical condition in which the chin is significantly recessed compared to the upper jaw.
Example Sentences
However, retrogenia can also occur with some congenital conditions such as Pierre Robin sequence and Treacher Collins syndrome, where having a small jaw can also impair breathing in very small infants.
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