Definition of maxilla

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Maxilla (n.) One of the lower or outer jaws of arthropods.

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Intermaxillae :: Intermaxillae (pl. ) of Intermaxill.
Hemiptera :: Hemiptera (n. pl.) An order of hexapod insects having a jointed proboscis, including four sharp stylets (mandibles and maxillae), for piercing. In many of the species (Heteroptera) the front wings are partially coriaceous, and different from the others..
Longipalp :: Longipalp (n.) One of a tribe of beetles, having long maxillary palpi..
Stipes :: Stipes (n.) The second joint of a maxilla of an insect or a crustacean.
Septomaxillary :: Septomaxillary (n.) A small bone between the nasal septum and the maxilla in many reptiles and amphibians.
Premaxillary :: Premaxillary (n.) A premaxilla.
Temporomaxillary :: Temporomaxillary (a.) Of or pertaining to both the temple or the temporal bone and the maxilla.
Lacinia :: Lacinia (n.) The posterior, inner process of the stipes on the maxillae of insects..
Maxillar :: Maxillar (a.) Alt. of Maxillar.
Barb :: Barb (n.) Paps, or little projections, of the mucous membrane, which mark the opening of the submaxillary glands under the tongue in horses and cattle. The name is mostly applied when the barbs are inflamed and swollen..
Symmetral :: Symbranchii (n. pl.) An order of slender eel-like fishes having the gill openings confluent beneath the neck. The pectoral arch is generally attached to the skull, and the entire margin of the upper jaw is formed by the premaxillary. Called also Symbranchia..
Submedial :: Submaxillary (a.) Of or pertaining to submaxillary gland; as, submaxillary salvia..
Pterygomaxillary :: Pterygomaxillary (a.) Of or pertaining to the inner pterygoid plate, or pterygoid bone, and the lower jaw..
Intermaxillary :: Intermaxillary (a.) Between the maxillary bones.
Opisthoglypha :: Opisthoglypha (n. pl.) A division of serpents which have some of the posterior maxillary teeth grooved for fangs.
Premaxillae :: Premaxillae (pl. ) of Premaxill.
Securipalp :: Securipalp (n.) One of a family of beetles having the maxillary palpi terminating in a hatchet-shaped joint.
Supramaxillary :: Supramaxilla (n.) The upper jaw or maxilla.
Intermaxillary :: Intermaxillary (n.) An intermaxilla.
Maxillo-palatine :: Maxillo-palatine (a.) Pertaining to the maxillary and palatine regions of the skull; as, the maxillo-palatine process of the maxilla. Also used as n..
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