submaxillary

American  

[suhb-mak-suh-ler-ee, suhb-mak-sil-uh-ree] / sʌbˈmæk səˌlɛr i, ˌsʌb mækˈsɪl ə ri /

adjective

1. of or relating to the lower jaw or lower jawbone.

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submaxillary British  

/ ˌsʌbmækˈsɪlərɪ /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or situated close to the lower jaw

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Etymology

Origin of submaxillary

First recorded in 1780–90; sub- + maxillary

Example Sentences

Acute infection of the submaxillary gland is met with under the same conditions as that of the parotid.

From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander

It is also liable to be divided in wounds of the submaxillary region—for example, in cut throat, or during the operation for ligation of the lingual artery, or the removal of diseased lymph glands.

From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander

The submaxillary glands may be, but are not always, enlarged.

From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander

The treatment consists in administering a sharp purge and employing a mouth-wash; leeches may be applied to the submaxillary region with benefit.

From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander

The salivary apparatus is developed much in the same manner as in that genus, but the duct of the submaxillary gland has no reservoir.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 10 "Echinoderma" to "Edward" by Various