Micrognathia

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-013287",
  "term": "Micrognathia",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A congenital condition characterized by an abnormally small lower jaw, or mandible, relative to the rest of the facial structures. In developmental toxicology, it is recorded as a structural malformation that can result from prenatal exposure to teratogenic agents. The condition can occur as an isolated anomaly or as part of a broader syndrome of birth defects, sometimes leading to feeding and breathing difficulties in newborns.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "congenital"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 779 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/micrognathia/"
}