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maxillary
This term is primarily used in clinical, anatomical, and surgical contexts to specify the upper jaw region. It carries a precise, technical connotation, distinguishing the upper jaw from the mandibular (lower jaw) region. In medical discourse, it is frequently used as a modifier to pinpoint specific nerves, arteries, or sinuses located within this skeletal framework.
When used as a noun, the term refers to the bone itself or associated anatomical structures. Because it describes a specific biological entity, it follows standard anatomical naming conventions where the adjective and noun forms are identical in spelling.
Meanings
Examples
The patient has a severe maxillary sinus infection.
The surgeon carefully avoided the maxillary artery during the procedure.
I can feel a dull pressure in my maxillary region.
The fracture involves both the nasal bone and the maxillary.
Check the maxillary nerve for any signs of compression.
The fossil shows a distinct maxillary structure typical of early mammals.
The maxillary bone supports the upper teeth and forms the orbit.