adjective
- of or relating to the jaw or jaws
Usage: technical; medical/anatomical
Examples
- The gnathic structure of the skull determines how the teeth align.
- Gnathic abnormalities can affect chewing and speech.
- The dentist examined the patient's gnathic development.
- Orthognathic surgery corrects severe gnathic deformities.
- Gnathic measurements are important in orthodontic assessment.