submaxillary
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of submaxillary
Example Sentences
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Salivary Calculi.—Salivary calculi are most commonly met with in the submaxillary gland or its duct.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander
The submaxillary gland is of very similar texture to the last, but much smaller; it is placed deeper, and lies with its main axis horizontal.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 6 "Home, Daniel" to "Hortensius, Quintus" by Various
The submaxillary and sublingual salivary glands are also liable to be affected.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander
This malady was characterized by swelling of the submaxillary glands and discharge from nose and mouth.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
In cattle the pulse is conveniently felt over the submaxillary artery where it winds around the lower jawbone, just at the lower edge of the flat muscle on the side of the cheek.
From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry
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