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Also known as narrow mouth, small oral aperture, small mouth

Microstomia () is the medical condition of an abnormally small mouth.

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Microstomia () is the medical condition of an abnormally small mouth.

== Congenital == It is a feature of many craniofacial syndromes, including Freeman–Sheldon syndrome and Sheldon-Hall syndromes (or distal arthrogryposis multiplex congenita). It may present with whistling-face feature, as well, as in Freeman-Sheldon syndrome. In this syndrome, it impairs alimentation and may require repeated oral surgeries (called commissurotomy) to improve function.

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