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gnath/o — Jaw

gnath/o means jaw. Ancient Greek source words and medical terminology examples: gnathic.

Meaning and source words

Meaning: Jaw

• Ancient Greek: γνάθος (gnathos)

Examples and word parts

gnathic

Relating to a jaw.

Word parts: gnath (jaw) + -ic (relating to)

Recorded forms: gnath-, gnatho-

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