Supramaxillary

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The superior maxillary, or upper jawbone.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Situated over the lower jaw. not-comparable

    "the supramaxillary nerve"

  2. 2
    Of or pertaining to the upper jaw. not-comparable

Etymology

From supra- + maxillary.

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