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mandibular

American  
[man-dib-yuh-ler] / mænˈdɪb yə lər /

adjective

  1. pertaining to or of the nature of a mandible.


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Etymology

Origin of mandibular

1645–55; < Late Latin mandibul ( a ) mandible + -ar 1

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Specifically, "These features include the presence of four post-canine teeth, a larger lower canine, and a fused and short mandibular symphysis," according to a press release.

From Salon • Aug. 15, 2024

Gomphotheriidae had clubbed lower tusks and a more narrow mandible, while Choerolophodontidae completely lacked mandibular tusks and their lower jaw was long and trough-like.

From Science Daily • Nov. 28, 2023

Their data indicated that the Choerolophodontidae mandible was specialised for cutting horizontally or slanted-growing plants, which may explain the absence of mandibular tusks.

From Science Daily • Nov. 28, 2023

The temporomandibular joint is the articulation between the condyle of the mandible and the mandibular fossa and articular tubercle of the skull temporal bone.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

The Ostracoda might have been derived from the same stock were it not that they retain the mandibular palp which all the Phyllopods have lost.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 7 "Crocoite" to "Cuba" by Various