maxillary
[ mak-suh-ler-ee, mak-sil-uh-ree ]
/ ˈmæk səˌlɛr i, mækˈsɪl ə ri /
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adjective
of or relating to a jaw, jawbone, or maxilla.
noun, plural max·il·lar·ies.
a maxilla or maxillary bone.
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Medical definitions for maxillary
maxillary
[ măk′sə-lĕr′ē ]
adj.
Of or relating to a jaw or jawbone, especially the upper one.
n.
A maxillar; a jawbone.
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