..Starting node ..Hyperplasia of the maxilla (HP:0430028)
Term ID:
430028
Name:
Hyperplasia of the maxilla
Synonym:
Big maxilla; Big upper jaw; Hyperplasia of upper jaw; Hypertrophy of maxilla; Hypertrophy of upper jaw; Increased projection of maxilla; Increased projection of upper jaw; Increased size of maxilla; Increased size of upper jaw; Large maxilla; Large upper jaw; Maxillary excess; Maxillary hyperplasia; Maxillary macrognathia; Maxillary prognathia; Maxillary prominence; Prognathia of the upper jaw; Prominent maxilla; Prominent upper jaw; Upper jaw bone excess; Upper jaw excess
Definition:
Abnormally increased dimension of the maxilla, especially relative to the mandible, resulting in a malocclusion or malalignment between the upper and lower teeth or in anterior positioning of the nasal base, increased convexity of the face, increased nasolabial angle, or increased width (transverse dimension of the maxilla.