Maxillae: meaning, definitions and examples

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maxillae

 

[ mækˈsɪli ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

anatomy

The maxillae are the two bones forming the upper jaw.

Examples of usage

  • The maxillae are connected to the skull.
  • The maxillae house the upper teeth.
  • The maxillae play a crucial role in chewing and speaking.

Translations

Translations of the word "maxillae" in other languages:

🇵🇹 maxilas

🇮🇳 अपर जबड़े की हड्डी

🇩🇪 Oberkieferknochen

🇮🇩 tulang rahang atas

🇺🇦 верхні щелепи

🇵🇱 szczęki

🇯🇵 上顎骨

🇫🇷 maxillaires

🇪🇸 maxilares

🇹🇷 maksilla

🇰🇷 상악골

🇸🇦 عظام الفك العلوي

🇨🇿 horní čelist

🇸🇰 horné čeľuste

🇨🇳 上颌骨

🇸🇮 zgornja čeljust

🇮🇸 efri kjálki

🇰🇿 жоғарғы жақ сүйектері

🇬🇪 ზედა ყბის ძვლები

🇦🇿 üst çənə sümükləri

🇲🇽 maxilares

Etymology

The word 'maxillae' originates from the Latin word 'maxilla,' meaning jawbone. In anatomy, the maxillae are vital bones that help form the structure of the human face. They are essential for functions like chewing, speaking, and supporting the upper teeth.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,925, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.