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maxilla

/mækˈsɪlə/

Traductions

maxillanoun

maxillae

/mækˈsɪlə/

верхняя челюсть

The maxilla is an essential bone in the human skull.

Верхняя челюсть является важной костью в человеческом черепе.

Synonymes

upper jaw

facial bone

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.