supramaxillary

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English

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Etymology

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supra- +‎ maxillary

Pronunciation

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Adjective

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supramaxillary (not comparable)

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

Noun

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supramaxillary (plural supramaxillaries)

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