mandibular

Speech parts

1. mandibular - Noun

2. mandibular - Adjective

Meaning

Of or pertaining to a mandible; like a mandible.

The principal mandibular bone; the mandible.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

inframaxillary jawbone chin mandible mouth bone oral jaw maxilla advancer articulator masseter jowl cheekbone mandibula

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Phrases with the word

mandibular alveolar process mandibular angle mandibular area mandibular body mandibular coronoid process mandibular diastema

Examples

A Malaysian species of ant in the Camponotus cylindricus group has enlarged mandibular glands that extend into their gaster. Source: Internet

Limitation of mandibular movement itself may lead to further problems involving the TMJs and the muscles of mastication. Source: Internet

Snake venom is produced by glands below the eye (the mandibular gland ) and delivered to the victim through tubular or channeled fangs. Source: Internet

If TMD pain and limitation of mandibular movement are greatest upon waking, and then slowly resolve throughout the day, this may indicate sleep bruxism. Source: Internet

Degenerative joint diseases may lead to defects in the shape of the tissues of the joint, limitation of function (e.g. restricted mandibular movements), and joint pain. Source: Internet

Limitation of mandibular movement The jaw deviates to the affected side during opening, and restricted mouth opening usually signifies that both TMJs are involved, but severe trismus rarely occurs. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

Mandia mandible mandibula mandibular alveolar process mandibular angle mandibular arch