submaxillary
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of submaxillary
Example Sentences
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The submaxillary glands, however, become enlarged sooner and increase more rapidly than in cancer, and they are tender.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander
The treatment consists in early and free removal of the affected portion of lip and of all the lymphatic connections in the submaxillary region and neck.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander
During the season of love, a musky odour is emitted by the submaxillary glands of the crocodile, and pervades their haunts.48 Ophidia.—I have little to say about Snakes.
From The Descent of Man and Selection in Relation to Sex Volume II (1st Edition) by Darwin, Charles
The submental and submaxillary lymph glands on one or on both sides soon become enlarged, and may reach the size of a pigeon's egg.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander
The submaxillary and sublingual glands are enlarged and the neighboring lymphatics swollen.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
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