orifacial

orifacial
orifacial, a. Craniometry.
(ɒrɪˈfeɪʃəl)
[f. L. ōri- comb. form of ōs, ōr- mouth + facial.]
In orifacial angle: the angle which the facial line of Camper makes with the plane of mastication, i.e. of the grinding surfaces of the upper molars.
in Cent. Dict.
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Restrict Craniometry to sense in Dict. Add: 2. Anat. = *orofacial a.
in Syd. Soc. Lex.

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  • ori- — combining form Etymology: Middle French, from Late Latin, from Latin or , os mouth more at oral 1. : mouth orifice 2 …   Useful english dictionary

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