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

A few hours afterwards the submaxillary, parotid, and all glands situated about the head and neck were greatly enlarged; from the nostrils and gums, a clear, mucous discharge ran down; the eyes were glairy, with the pupils greatly dilated, and the coat was rough and staring.

From Nature

The search focused on the submaxillary salivary gland of rodents, which is similar in certain respects to the venom gland of snakes.

From Scientific American

Paps, or little projections, of the mucous membrane, which mark the opening of the submaxillary glands under the tongue in horses and cattle.

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

This malady was characterized by swelling of the submaxillary glands and discharge from nose and mouth.

From Project Gutenberg