maxilla

• Sustantivo que designa la mandíbula superior o hueso maxilar en vertebrados, que está fusionado con el cráneo y sostiene los dientes superiores.

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.

   Hueso maxilar superior

   • 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.

   Sinónimosmaxillary