maxilla vs maxillary

maxilla

noun
  • Either of the two bones that lie with one on each side of the upper jaw lateral to the premaxilla and that in higher vertebrates bear most of the teeth. 

  • An upper jaw especially of humans and other mammals in which the bony elements are closely fused. 

  • One of the first or second pair of mouthparts posterior to the mandibles in many arthropods that are used for tasting and manipulating food. 

maxillary

noun
  • A tooth growing from the upper jawbone. 

adj
  • Of or relating to the jaw or jawbone. 

  • Of or pertaining to the maxillae of an arthropod. 

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