maxilla

noun

Meaning

Either of the two bones that together form the upper jaw.
(arthropodology) One of a set of paired mouthparts found in many arthropods and used for tasting and manipulating food.

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Related words

upper jaw(English)upper jawbone(English)repositioned(English)maxillar(English)maxillary bone(English)upper mandible(English)premaxilla(English)submaxilla(English)jugal(English)lacrimal(English)infraorbital(English)vomer(English)

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