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

It has numerous ducts, some of which open directly into the mouth, others into the submaxillary duct.

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

The submaxillary lymphatic glands are inflamed and enlarged, and may even go on to suppuration and ulceration.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

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

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

It usually begins in the lymph glands within the capsule of the parotid or submaxillary, and spreads thence to the salivary gland tissue.

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