What is micrognathia?

Also known as: mandibular hypoplasia.

Micrognathia is the medical term for an undersized jaw. It may be present along with other birth defects and facial abnormalities, and it can cause difficulty with an infant’s feeding and breathing.

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Reviewed by: Mislen S Bauer, MD

This page was last updated on: 1/29/2019 3:21:13 PM