submaxillary

[suhb-mak-suh-ler-ee, suhb-mak-sil-uh-ree]

adjective

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

submaxillary

/ ˌsʌbmækˈsɪlərɪ /

adjective

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of submaxillary¹

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.

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

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

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

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

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