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Maxillofacial

Definition:

Adjective: of or relating to the upper jaw and face, particularly the jaws and face together.

Noun: a specialist in the medical and surgical treatment of problems in the head, face, jaw, neck, and mouth.

Examples:

Adjective:

1. The patient underwent maxillofacial surgery to correct a severe facial fracture.
2. The dentist recommended a maxillofacial prosthesis to restore the patient's missing jawbone.

Noun:

1. The maxillofacial carefully examined the patient's dental and skeletal structures before proposing a treatment plan.
2. The maxillofacial was renowned for his expertise in reconstructive facial surgery.

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