submaxillary

adj — 2 senses

submaxillary

adj

Etymology From sub- + maxillary.

1

Anatomy, Medicine, Sciences Situated under the maxilla, or lower jaw; inframaxillary.

2

Anatomy, Medicine, Sciences Of or pertaining to the submaxillary gland.

  • submaxillary saliva
  • submaxillary mucin
Derived terms
submaxillary duct, submaxillary gland

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