Anteroclusion

/ˌæntərəˈkluːʒən/ noun

A dental condition where the upper front teeth extend too far forward over the lower front teeth, creating an abnormal bite.

From Latin 'antero-' (before, front) combined with 'clusion' from 'claudere' (to close). This medical term emerged in dentistry in the 19th century to describe improper tooth positioning.

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