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submaxilla

/sʌbˈmæk.sɪ.lə/

Traduction: Nom désignant la mâchoire inférieure des vertébrés, articulée de façon à permettre l'ouverture de la bouche.

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noun

/sʌbˈmæk.sɪ.lə/C2formalmedical
  • frNom désignant la mâchoire inférieure des vertébrés, articulée de façon à permettre l'ouverture de la bouche.

A noun referring to the lower jaw in vertebrates, which is hinged to open the mouth.

  1. C2formal

    The lower jawbone in vertebrates, which is hinged to open the mouth.

    frMandibule (mâchoire inférieure des vertébrés)

    • The submaxilla is essential for chewing and speaking.
    • In humans, the submaxilla is also known as the mandible.
    • The fossil showed a well-preserved submaxilla of the ancient species.

    Synonymesjawbonelower jawmandiblemandibula

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