Hyomandibular

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The hyomandibular bone or cartilage.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Relating to the hyomandibula. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Relating both to the hyoid arch and the mandible or lower jaw. not-comparable

    "the hyomandibular bone or cartilage, a segment of the hyoid arch which connects the lower jaw with the skull in fishes"

Example

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"the hyomandibular bone or cartilage, a segment of the hyoid arch which connects the lower jaw with the skull in fishes"

Etymology

From hyo- + mandibular.

Related phrases

hyoid arch

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