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Meaning of myofunctional in English:

myofunctional

Pronunciation /ˌmʌɪə(ʊ)ˈfʌŋ(k)ʃ(ə)n(ə)l/ /ˌmʌɪə(ʊ)ˈfʌŋ(k)ʃən(ə)l/

adjective

Dentistry

  • Of, relating to, or involving muscular function; specifically designating or relating to orthodontic treatment involving exercise of the orofacial and jaw muscles.

Origin

1930s. From myo- + functional.