submaxillary
[ suhb-mak-suh-ler-ee, suhb-mak-sil-uh-ree ]
/ sʌbˈmæk səˌlɛr i, ˌsʌb mækˈsɪl ə ri /
adjective
of or relating to the lower jaw or lower jawbone.
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British Dictionary definitions for submaxillary
submaxillary
/ (ˌsʌbmækˈsɪlərɪ) /
adjective
of, relating to, or situated close to the lower jaw
Medical definitions for submaxillary
submaxillary
[ sŭb-măk′sə-lĕr′ē ]
adj.
Of or relating to the lower jaw; mandibular.
Situated beneath the maxilla.
n.
An anatomical part, such as a gland or nerve, situated beneath the maxilla.