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mandibular profile

[man-DIB-yuh-ler PROH-fyl]
nounpl: mandibular profiles
perfil mandibular
1. The outline or contour of the lower jaw (mandible) as viewed from the side, particularly in orthodontics and dentistry to assess jaw position and facial proportions
The patient's mandibular profile showed a retrognathic appearance, indicating the lower jaw was set back.
O perfil mandibular do paciente mostrava uma aparência retrognática, indicando que a mandíbula estava recuada.
2. In anthropology and forensics, the characteristic shape and projection of the mandible used for identification and classification purposes
The forensic analyst examined the mandibular profile to help determine the individual's ancestry.
O perito forense examinou o perfil mandibular para ajudar a determinar a ancestralidade do indivíduo.
Synonyms
jaw profilemandibular contourlower jaw outlineperfil do queixo

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
perfil mandibular
Standard term used in orthodontics and dentistry
Portugal
perfil mandibular
Standard medical/dental terminology
General
contorno mandibular
Alternative form emphasizing the outline aspect

Related Idioms & Phrases

mandibular prognathism (prognatismo mandibular) - forward projection of the mandible
mandibular retrognathism (retrognathismo mandibular) - backward positioning of the mandible
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