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gnatho- combining form of Greek gnathos jaw, forming terms chiefly in Zoology: see -O-.
gnathobase noun (Zoology) a process on the proximal part of a segmented limb in some arthropods which is used to bite or crush food L19.
gnatho'basic adjective (Zoology) of, pertaining to, or of the nature of a gnathobase E20.
gnathochi'larium noun [Greek kheilos lip] Zoology a platelike structure in the floor of the mouth of a millipede L19.
gnatho'stomatous adjective = gnathostome adjective L19.
gnathostome noun & adjective (of, pertaining to, or designating) a vertebrate with fully developed upper and lower jaws E20.