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malocclusion

/ˌmæl.əˈkluː.ʒən/

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noun

/ˌmæl.əˈkluː.ʒən/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинский термин, обозначающий состояние, при котором верхние и нижние зубы неправильно смыкаются при закрытой челюсти.

A medical term referring to a condition in which the upper and lower teeth do not align properly when the jaw is closed.

  1. Misalignment of teethC1formalmedical

    A dental condition where the upper and lower teeth do not fit together properly when the mouth is closed.

    ruНеправильное положение зубов

    • The orthodontist diagnosed the patient with a severe malocclusion.
    • Malocclusion can lead to difficulty chewing and speaking.
    • Braces are often used to correct malocclusion in children and adults.
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  • malocclusion's possessive singular form