premaxilla

(prē′mak sil′ə)

either of two bones in the upper jaw of vertebrates, situated between and in front of the maxillae, and fusing with them in the adult human being

Origin: ModL: pre- & maxilla

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noun pl. pre·max·il·lae (-măk-sĭlˈē)

Either of two bones located in front of and between the maxillary bones in the upper jaw of vertebrates.

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