Eurygnathic

/ˌjuːrɪɡˈnæθɪk/ adjective

Definition

Having a broad or wide jaw, often used in anatomy and anthropology to describe facial structure.

Etymology

From Greek 'eury-' (wide, broad) and 'gnathic' (relating to the jaw), a technical term for describing the width of the lower face and jaw.

Kelly Says

Different human populations have different typical jaw widths—studying whether someone is eurygnathic or prognathic was how scientists used to measure and compare human variation!

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