agnathia
|ag-na-thia|
C2
/æɡˈneɪθiə/
absence of jaw
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agnathia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'agnathos,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'gnathos' meant 'jaw.'
Historical Evolution
'agnathos' transformed into the medical term 'agnathia' used in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without a jaw,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern medical usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a congenital condition characterized by the absence or severe underdevelopment of the jaw.
The infant was diagnosed with agnathia shortly after birth.
Synonyms
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