Macrostomia

Greatly exaggerated width of the mouth, resulting from failure of union of the maxillary and mandibular processes, with extension of the oral orifice toward the ear. The defect may be unilateral or bilateral. (Dorland, 27th ed)

Year introduced: 1965

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Tree Number(s): C07.465.525.480, C07.650.525.480, C16.131.850.525.480

MeSH Unique ID: D008265

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• Macrostomias

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Diseases Category
Stomatognathic Diseases
Mouth Diseases
Mouth Abnormalities
Macrostomia

All MeSH Categories
Diseases Category
Stomatognathic Diseases
Stomatognathic System Abnormalities
Mouth Abnormalities
Macrostomia

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Diseases Category
Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities
Congenital Abnormalities
Stomatognathic System Abnormalities
Mouth Abnormalities
Macrostomia