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malocclusion

malocclusion · malocclusions

A misalignment of the upper and lower sets of teethA misalignment of the upper and lower sets of teeth.

/ˌmæləˈkluːʒən/

Значение

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(исчисляемое, неисчисляемое)A misalignment of the upper and lower sets of teeth.

Ещё определения

(dentistry) a condition in which the opposing teeth do not mesh normally

Происхождение

First attested in 1888. Formed as mal- (“wrong”, “improper(ly)”: ultimately from the Class

First attested in 1888. Formed as mal- (“wrong”, “improper(ly)”: ultimately from the Classical Latin male, “badly”, “wrongly”; from malus, “bad”; compare the ben- element in benocclusion) + occlusion (“alignment of the teeth in closed jaws”).

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