orthognathic, a.
(ɔːθəʊˈgnæθɪk)
[f. as orthognath-ous + -ic.]
= orthognathous.
| 1849–52 Todd Cycl. Anat. IV. 1321/1 The front teeth meet at an angle, instead of being..in parallel planes, as in those skulls which are termed orthognathic. 1874 Dawkins Cave Hunt. v. 187 Their skulls are orthognathic, or not presenting a lower jaw advancing beyond the vertical line dropped from the forehead. |