maxillofacial

American  

[mak-sil-oh-fey-shuhl] / mækˌsɪl oʊˈfeɪ ʃəl /

adjective

Anatomy.

1. of, relating to, or affecting the jaws and the face.

   maxillofacial surgery.

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maxillofacial British  

/ mækˌsɪləʊˈfeɪʃəl, ˌmæksɪləʊ- /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or affecting the upper jawbone and face

   maxillofacial surgery

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Etymology

Origin of maxillofacial

First recorded in 1920–25; maxill(a) + -o- + facial

Example Sentences

"Third-molar surgery is a multibillion-dollar industry that generates significant income for the dental profession, particularly oral and maxillofacial surgeons," Friedman writes.

From Salon

Dr John Collin, the maxillofacial consultant who led on the reconstruction element of the surgery, said: "I'm sorry we spoilt Colin's tattoo, but it's always good to get one over on the grim reaper."

From BBC

Guralnick was born in 1943 and grew up in Boston, where his father was chief of oral and maxillofacial surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital.

From New York Times

The reconstructive maxillofacial surgery service for head and neck cancers was suspended in November 2016 until 2018 following a visit from the Royal College of Surgeons, after dental trainees raised safety concerns.

From BBC

Bill Baker, whose tying goal against Sweden in round-robin play made the rest of the miracle possible, recently retired after 25 years as an oral and maxillofacial surgeon in Minnesota.

From Los Angeles Times