maxillar

maxillary (related to the jaw)

Word details

German meaning
Das Oberkiefer betreffend, zum Oberkiefer gehörend.
English meaning
maxillary
German example
Der maxillar Nerv versorgt den Oberkiefer mit sensorischen Informationen.
English example
The maxillary nerve supplies the upper jaw with sensory information.

Example sentences with “maxillar”

  1. Die maxillare Untersuchung ergab keine Auffälligkeiten. (The maxillary examination revealed no abnormalities.)

Frequently asked questions

What does 'maxillar' mean?

It is a medical adjective referring to the 'Maxilla' (upper jaw).