alveolar arch


noun
  1. the part of the upper or lower jawbone in which the teeth are set.

Origin of alveolar arch

1
First recorded in 1895–1900

Words Nearby alveolar arch

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How to use alveolar arch in a sentence

  • The alveolar arch is pushed forward and thus gains an appearance which reminds us of the higher apes.

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