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mandibular
This term is primarily used in medical, dental, and anatomical contexts to specify the lower jaw. It is a technical descriptor used to distinguish structures of the mandible from those of the maxilla, which refers to the upper jaw.
In clinical settings, it frequently modifies nouns like nerve, canal, or symphysis to provide precise anatomical localization. It is rarely used in casual conversation, where "lower jaw" is the preferred phrasing.
Meanings
Examples
The patient presents with a mandibular fracture after the accident.
I need to check the mandibular nerve before proceeding with the block.
The X-ray clearly shows a cyst in the mandibular canal.
Wait, is that a mandibular deformity or just a natural asymmetry?
The insect has large mandibular appendages used for crushing prey.
He felt a sharp pain radiating along his mandibular line.
The surgeon carefully aligned the mandibular ramus during the operation.
The fossil specimen exhibits a distinct mandibular structure typical of early mammals.