mandibular

[ man-dib-yuh-ler ]

adjective

1. pertaining to or of the nature of a mandible.

Other Words From

• inter·man·dibu·lar adjective
• postman·dibu·lar adjective
• preman·dibu·lar adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of mandibular¹

1645–55; < Late Latin mandibul ( a ) mandible + -ar ¹

Example Sentences

Specifically, "These features include the presence of four post-canine teeth, a larger lower canine, and a fused and short mandibular symphysis," according to a press release.

From Salon

Their data indicated that the Choerolophodontidae mandible was specialised for cutting horizontally or slanted-growing plants, which may explain the absence of mandibular tusks.

From Science Daily

Mussolini’s roving bands of Blackshirts, “bursting with appetites,” wielded clubs with precision, “bashing both sides of the mouth, both mandibular joints, in order to fracture the jaws.”

From Washington Post

“Based on the morphology of the mandibular nerve of Tyrannosaurus, we were able to clarify that the jaw tip of Tyrannosaurus was most likely a pretty capable sensor,” Kawabe said.

From Seattle Times

The technical term for these appliances is mandibular advancement devices, so named because they work by pushing the lower jaw forward, which in most people helps keep the airway open.

From New York Times