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Malocclusion Definition & Meaning

malocclusion
noun
  1. (dentistry) a condition in which the opposing teeth do not mesh normally

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What does malocclusion mean?
(dentistry) a condition in which the opposing teeth do not mesh normally
What part of speech is malocclusion?
Malocclusion is a noun.

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