| upper jaw | The upper jaw bone, takes part in the formation of the orbit, hard palate and nasal cavity. (27 Sep 1997) |
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| upper jaw bone | The upper jaw bone, takes part in the formation of the orbit, hard palate and nasal cavity. (27 Sep 1997) |
| functional jaw orthopedics | Utilization of muscle forces to effect changes in jaw position and tooth alignment by removable appliances. Synonym: functional orthodontic therapy. (05 Mar 2000) |
| lion-jaw bone-holding forceps | A sturdy forceps with strong sharp teeth in the jaws, used for holding bone fragments. (05 Mar 2000) |
| lower jaw | The jaw bone. (27 Sep 1997) |
| lumpy jaw | <microbiology> A chronic local or systemic granulomatous infection caused by the fungus Actinomyces bovis or israeli. Symptoms include: weight loss, weakness, fever and pain at site of infection. Signs: multiple draining sinuses. (27 Sep 1997) |