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mandibular

American  
[man-dib-yuh-ler] / mænˈdɪb jə 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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"When I saw the incomplete mandibular symphysis, I was genuinely excited," says Professor Benoit.

From Science Daily Apr. 14, 2026

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

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

Articular tubercle—The smooth ridge located immediately anterior to the mandibular fossa.

From Textbooks Jun. 19, 2013

From B. kolbi, B. rexroadi differs in: over-all size of mandibular ramus, incisors, and molars smaller; anterior median fold of m1 present, though poorly developed.

From Speciation and Evolution of the Pygmy Mice, Genus Baiomys by Packard, Robert L.

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