supramaxillary

adj, noun — 3 senses

supramaxillary

adj

Etymology From supra- + maxillary.

1

Anatomy, Medicine, Sciences Situated over the lower jaw.

  • the supramaxillary nerve
2

Anatomy, Medicine, Sciences Of or pertaining to the upper jaw.

supramaxillary

noun

Etymology From supra- + maxillary.

1

Anatomy, Medicine, Sciences The superior maxillary, or upper jawbone.

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