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maxilla

UK
/mækˈsɪlə/
US
/mækˈsɪlə/

Translations

maxillanoun
maxillae
pl
UK
/mækˈsɪlə/
US
/mækˈsɪlə/
maxillaireAnatomie
The dentist examined the patient's maxilla to check for any signs of infection.
Le dentiste a examiné le maxillaire du patient pour vérifier s'il y avait des signes d'infection.
maxilleZoologie, entomologie
The insect used its maxilla to help break down the food before ingestion.
L'insecte a utilisé sa maxille pour aider à fragmenter la nourriture avant l'ingestion.
Additional translations
mâchoire supérieureAnatomie, formulation descriptive
Synonyms
upper jaw
jawbone
facial bone

Definitions

maxillanoun
The upper jawbone in most vertebrates, which is fused to the skull and holds the upper teeth.
The dentist examined the patient's maxilla to check for any signs of infection.
In arthropods, one of a pair of appendages located behind the mandibles, used for manipulating food.
The insect used its maxilla to help break down the food before ingestion.
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