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

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

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

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah

In certain exceptional cases the disease affects the submaxillary glands alone.

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

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

The submaxillary gland is of very similar texture to the last, but much smaller; it is placed deeper, and lies with its main axis horizontal.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 6 "Home, Daniel" to "Hortensius, Quintus" by Various