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mandible

 

[ ˈmandɪb(ə)l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

anatomy

The mandible is the lower jawbone in vertebrates.

Examples of usage

  • The mandible is responsible for movements of the jaw, such as chewing and speaking.
  • The mandible articulates with the skull at the temporomandibular joint.
  • The mandible supports the lower teeth.
  • The mandible can be fractured due to trauma.
  • The mandible plays a crucial role in facial structure.

Translations

Translations of the word "mandible" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mandíbula

🇮🇳 जबड़ा

🇩🇪 Unterkiefer

🇮🇩 rahang

🇺🇦 нижня щелепа

🇵🇱 żuchwa

🇯🇵 下顎 (かがく)

🇫🇷 mandibule

🇪🇸 mandíbula

🇹🇷 çene kemiği

🇰🇷 하악골 (하악)

🇸🇦 الفك السفلي

🇨🇿 dolní čelist

🇸🇰 dolná čeľusť

🇨🇳 下颌骨 (xiàhé gǔ)

🇸🇮 mandibula

🇮🇸 neðri kjálki

🇰🇿 төменгі жақ сүйегі

🇬🇪 ქვედა ყბა

🇦🇿 alt çənə

🇲🇽 mandíbula

Etymology

The word 'mandible' comes from the Latin word 'mandibula', which means 'jaw'. The mandible is a key bone in the human body, essential for functions like chewing and speaking. Throughout history, the mandible has been studied extensively in anatomy and has played a significant role in understanding the structure of the face and skull.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,221, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.