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submaxilla

American  
[suhb-mak-sil-uh] / ˌsʌb mækˈsɪl ə /

noun

Anatomy.

PLURAL

submaxillae

  1. mandible.

Etymology

Origin of submaxilla

First recorded in 1895–1900; sub- + maxilla

Example Sentences

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Although an animal suffering with a complete and often compound and comminuted fracture of the submaxilla presents at times a serious aspect, the prognosis of the case is comparatively favorable, and recovery is usually only a question of time.

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