maxilla /mak-silˈə/

1. A jawbone, esp the upper
2. (in arthropods) an appendage with masticatory function, just behind the mouth, modified in connection with feeding

maxillˈary (or /maksˈ/) adjective

Of or relating to a jaw or maxilla

A bone forming the posterior part of the upper jaw

maxillˈiped /-ped/ or maxillˈipede /-pēd/ noun

(in crustaceans) a jaw-foot, an appendage behind the mouth, adapted to help in passing food to the mouth

maxillofāˈcial adjective

(esp of surgery) of or relating to the jawbone and face

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