intermaxillary segment


in·ter·max·il·lar·y seg·'ment

the primordial mass of tissue formed by the merging of the medial nasal prominences of the embryo; it contributes to the intermaxillary portion of the upper jaw, the prolabial portion of the upper lip, and the primary palate.

in·ter·max·il·lar·y seg·ment

(intĕr-maksi-lar-ē segmĕnt) Primordial mass of tissue formed by merging of medial nasal prominences of embryo; contributes to intermaxillary portion of upper jaw, prolabial portion of upper lip, and primary palate.