- submaxillae
- n. lower jaw (Anatomy)
English contemporary dictionary. 2014.
submaxillae
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submaxilla — noun the jaw in vertebrates that is hinged to open the mouth • Syn: ↑lower jaw, ↑mandible, ↑mandibula, ↑mandibular bone, ↑lower jawbone, ↑jawbone, ↑jowl • Derivationally related forms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
submaxilla — /sub mak sil euh/, n., pl. submaxillae / mak sil ee/. Anat. mandible. [1895 1900; SUB + MAXILLA] * * * … Universalium
submaxilla — /sʌbmækˈsɪlə/ (say submak siluh) noun (plural submaxillae /sʌbmækˈsɪli/ (say submak silee)) Anatomy, Zoology Obsolete the lower jaw or lower jawbone …
submaxilla — [sub΄mak sil′ə] n. pl. submaxillae [sub΄mak sil′ē] or submaxillas [ModL: see SUB & MAXILLA] the lower jaw or jawbone … English World dictionary
