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Maxillary Definition & Meaning

maxillary
adjective
  1. of or relating to the upper jaw
noun
  1. the jaw in vertebrates that is fused to the cranium

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Frequently asked questions

What does maxillary mean?
of or relating to the upper jaw the jaw in vertebrates that is fused to the cranium
What part of speech is maxillary?
Maxillary is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does maxillary have?
Maxillary has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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