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Maxilla

Noun

1. The upper jawbone in most vertebrates.

Example sentence: The maxilla connects the upper teeth to the skull.

Noun

2. (Anatomy) The bone of the upper jaw in humans, forming part of the face and containing the upper teeth.

Example sentence: He underwent surgery to correct his fractured maxilla.

Noun

3. (Zoology) The upper part of the beak in birds, typically movable and used for gathering food.

Example sentence: The bird uses its strong maxilla to crack open nuts.

Noun

4. (Paleontology) A fossilized upper jawbone of a mammal or reptile.

Example sentence: The museum displayed a well-preserved maxilla of a prehistoric mammal.

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