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maxilla

/mækˈsɪl.ə/

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noun

/mækˈsɪl.ə/C2formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее верхнюю челюстную кость у позвоночных, которая сращена с черепом.

A noun referring to the upper jawbone in vertebrates, which is fused to the cranium.

  1. Upper jaw boneC1formalmedical

    The bone of the upper jaw in vertebrates, which is fused to the cranium and holds the upper teeth.

    ruВерхнечелюстная кость

    • The maxilla forms the upper part of the mouth and supports the nose.
    • Fractures of the maxilla require careful surgical treatment.
    • The dentist examined the patient's maxilla for signs of infection.

    Synonymsmaxillary

Forms
  • maxillae plural form
  • maxillas plural form
  • maxillae' possessive plural form
  • maxillas' possessive plural form
  • maxilla's possessive singular form
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