Definition of gnathic in English:
gnathic
adjective ˈnaθɪkˈneɪθɪkˈnæθɪk
rare Relating to the jaws.
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.