Maxillary
adjective
Related to the upper jaw.
The maxillary sinus is a cavity located within the bone of the upper jaw.
Often appears as...
- maxillary sinus
- maxillary artery
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Technical
noun
The bone of the upper jaw.
He suffered a fracture to his maxillary during the accident.
Often appears as...
- maxillary fracture
- maxillary bone
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Technical
adjective
Of or pertaining to a maxilla or maxillae.
The insect's maxillary palp is a sensory organ used for tasting and touching.
Often appears as...
- maxillary palp
- maxillary gland
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Related to the upper jaw.
The maxillary sinus is a cavity located within the bone of the upper jaw.
Often appears as...
- maxillary sinus
- maxillary artery
Usage tips
Technical
noun
The bone of the upper jaw.
He suffered a fracture to his maxillary during the accident.
Often appears as...
- maxillary fracture
- maxillary bone
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Of or pertaining to a maxilla or maxillae.
The insect's maxillary palp is a sensory organ used for tasting and touching.
Often appears as...
- maxillary palp
- maxillary gland
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Upper Jaw Related
Focus on issues or structures located in the upper jaw region.
A maxillary expansion device helps to widen the upper jaw.
Pro Tip 2/3Dental Context
Often used by dentists or oral surgeons when discussing treatment.
Maxillary alignment will be corrected with braces.
Pro Tip 3/3Healthcare Specific
Commonly associated with the medical field and professional healthcare terminology.
The maxillary sinus infection requires antibiotic treatment.
Pro Tip 1/3Upper Jaw Related
Focus on issues or structures located in the upper jaw region.
A maxillary expansion device helps to widen the upper jaw.
Pro Tip 2/3Dental Context
Often used by dentists or oral surgeons when discussing treatment.
Maxillary alignment will be corrected with braces.
Pro Tip 3/3Healthcare Specific
Commonly associated with the medical field and professional healthcare terminology.
The maxillary sinus infection requires antibiotic treatment.
Pro Tip 1/3Upper Jaw Related
Focus on issues or structures located in the upper jaw region.
A maxillary expansion device helps to widen the upper jaw.
Pro Tip 2/3Dental Context
Often used by dentists or oral surgeons when discussing treatment.
Maxillary alignment will be corrected with braces.
Pro Tip 3/3Healthcare Specific
Commonly associated with the medical field and professional healthcare terminology.
The maxillary sinus infection requires antibiotic treatment.
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African the teeth in the maxilla are offset a postie really right so the maxillary m3 can't touch them the ability to bounce questions at a moment to each of the cross-pollination
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