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maxilla

UK
/mækˈsɪlə/
US
/mækˈsɪlə/
maxillanoun
maxillae
pl
UK
/mækˈsɪlə/
US
/mækˈsɪlə/
Traduzioni
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.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
mâchoire supérieureAnatomie, formulation descriptive
Definizioni
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.
Sinonimi
upper jaw
jawbone
facial bone
PanoramicaEspressioniEsempiEsperto IADizionari
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