maxilla
maxilla
Definition
max·illa (mak sil′ə)
noun pl. maxillae -·lae (-ē)
- in vertebrates, the upper jaw, or a major bone or cartilage of the upper jaw
- in most arthropods, as insects or crabs, one of the first or second pair of accessory jaws or head appendages situated just behind the mandibles
Etymology: L, dim., akin to mala, a jaw
maxilla
Usage Examples
Adjective modifier
- narrow: She had a very narrow maxilla: four premolars had been removed at age 12 for crowded teeth.
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