mandible
/ˈmæn.dɪb.(ə)l/
noun 4
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1ADJ.
atrophic, fractured
Definitions
noun
1
The jaw or a jawbone, especially the lower jawbone in mammals and fishes.
2
Either of the upper and lower segments of a bird's beak.
3
Any of various invertebrate mouthparts serving to hold or bite food materials.
4
Any of various invertebrate mouthparts serving to hold or bite food materials.
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Many methods have been proposed for treating fractures of the atrophic mandible.
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The patient was treated for a fractured mandible.
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