adj :  having, characterized by, or resulting from a position (as of the mandible) that is proximal to the normal position < malocclusion>  - compare POSTNORMAL  pre*nor*mal*i*ty n pl  -ties  
 
 
 
Similar sounding terms:  para·nor·mal 
 
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