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maxilla Definition and Meaning in English (maxilla definition)

noun
Synonyms:upper jawbone
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Maxilla definition: The maxilla is one of the two bones that form the upper jaw and part of the palate of the mouth.

Definitions of Maxilla

  1. 1noun

    The maxilla is one of the two bones that form the upper jaw and part of the palate of the mouth.

Example Sentences

medical

“The dentist examined the patient's maxilla for any signs of fracture.”

scientific

“The maxilla plays a crucial role in facial structure and mastication.”

Synonyms

upper jawbone

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Maxilla definition: The maxilla is one of the two bones that form the upper jaw and part of the palate of the mouth.
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'Maxilla' translates to 'maxilla' in English. Maxilla definition: The maxilla is one of the two bones that form the upper jaw and part of the palate of the mouth.
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