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PREMAXILLAS [1 record]

Record 1 2021-10-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Jaw, Gums and Parodontium
  • Morphology and General Physiology
DEF

Either of a pair of bones of the upper jaw of vertebrates between and in front of the maxillae.

OBS

premaxillae; premaxillas: plural form.

Key term(s)
  • premaxillae
  • premaxillas
  • incisor bone

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maxillaires, gencives et parodonte
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
DEF

Os placé en avant du maxillaire.

Spanish

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