maxilla

US /mækˈsɪl.ə/

UK /mækˈsɪl.ə/

上頜骨, 頜骨

the jaw or jawbone, in particular the upper jaw in most vertebrates.

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The dentist examined the patient's maxilla for any signs of decay.

牙醫檢查了患者的上頜骨是否有任何腐爛跡象。

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Insects have a pair of maxillae that help them chew food.

昆蟲有一對上頜骨，幫助它們咀嚼食物。