superior alveolar nerve

n.

Any of three branches of the maxillary nerve, designated posterior, middle, and anterior, that enter the maxilla to supply the upper teeth and the gingiva.

Words nearby superior alveolar nerve

superintend, superintendency, superintendent, superinvolution, superior, superior alveolar nerve, superior anastomotic vein, superior artery of knee, superior basal vein, superior cerebellar peduncle, superior cerebral vein
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