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maxilla

UK
/mækˈsɪlə/
US
/mækˈsɪlə/

Traduzioni

maxillanoun
maxillae
pl
UK
/mækˈsɪlə/
US
/mækˈsɪlə/
верхняя челюсть
The maxilla is an essential bone in the human skull.
Верхняя челюсть является важной костью в человеческом черепе.
Sinonimi
upper jaw
jawbone
facial bone

Definizioni

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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