Premaxilla
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Premaxilla is a noun meaning (anatomy) Either of a pair of bones in front of the maxillary bones in the upper vertebrate jaw.
Meaning
(anatomy) Either of a pair of bones in front of the maxillary bones in the upper vertebrate jaw.
Word Forms
- premaxillas
- premaxillae
Synonyms for premaxilla
Depending on context, synonyms include intermaxilla.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include protruding, intermaxilla, maxilla, submaxilla, supramaxilla, supramaxillary.
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