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overbite vs malocclusion

malocclusion vs overbite

overbite and malocclusion both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
overbite Yes No No No
malocclusion Yes No No No
As nouns, malocclusion is a hypernym of overbite; that is, malocclusion is a word with a broader meaning than overbite:
  • overbite: (dentistry) malocclusion in which the upper teeth extend abnormally far over the lower teeth
  • malocclusion: (dentistry) a condition in which the opposing teeth do not mesh normally
overbite (noun) malocclusion (noun)
(dentistry) malocclusion in which the upper teeth extend abnormally far over the lower teeth (dentistry) a condition in which the opposing teeth do not mesh normally
Difference between overbite and malocclusion

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