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词汇 gnathic
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Definition of gnathic in English:

gnathic

adjective ˈnaθɪkˈneɪθɪkˈnæθɪk
rare
  • Relating to the jaws.

    〈罕〉(与)颌(有关)的,颚的

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Finally, snakes use gnathic (jaw-based) transport mechanisms, in which kinetic elements of the jaw apparatus are used to ratchet prey into and through the mouth.
    • The study was conducted using a maxillomandibular model which simulated the shape and thickness of the gnathic mucosa, and the pressure displacement properties of healthy edentulous patients.
    • To date no successful attempt has been made for high-precision reproduction of gnathic motion on the basis of the gathered data.
    • In gnathic bones, the pattern is characterized by the presence of significant amounts of sclerotic bone, however, bone trabeculae are discontinuous.
    • Hominoids consist of seven dental and gnathic specimens, reviewed by Leakey and Walker.

Origin

Late 19th century: from Greek gnathos 'jaw' + -ic.

Definition of gnathic in US English:

gnathic

adjectiveˈnaTHikˈnæθɪk
rare
  • Relating to the jaws.

    〈罕〉(与)颌(有关)的,颚的

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The study was conducted using a maxillomandibular model which simulated the shape and thickness of the gnathic mucosa, and the pressure displacement properties of healthy edentulous patients.
    • In gnathic bones, the pattern is characterized by the presence of significant amounts of sclerotic bone, however, bone trabeculae are discontinuous.
    • Finally, snakes use gnathic (jaw-based) transport mechanisms, in which kinetic elements of the jaw apparatus are used to ratchet prey into and through the mouth.
    • Hominoids consist of seven dental and gnathic specimens, reviewed by Leakey and Walker.
    • To date no successful attempt has been made for high-precision reproduction of gnathic motion on the basis of the gathered data.

Origin

Late 19th century: from Greek gnathos ‘jaw’ + -ic.

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