supramaxillary

English

Etymology

From supra- +‎ maxillary.

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -ɪləɹi
  • Rhymes: -æksɪlɛəɹi

Adjective

supramaxillary (not comparable)

  1. (anatomy) Situated over the lower jaw.
    the supramaxillary nerve
  2. (anatomy) Of or pertaining to the upper jaw.

Noun

supramaxillary (plural supramaxillaries)

  1. (anatomy) The superior maxillary, or upper jawbone.
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