mandibular

American  

[man-dib-yuh-ler] / mænˈdɪb yə lər /

adjective

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

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Other Word Forms

• intermandibular adjective
• postmandibular adjective
• premandibular adjective

Etymology

Origin of mandibular

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 • Aug. 15, 2024

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 • Nov. 28, 2023

Gomphotheriidae had clubbed lower tusks and a more narrow mandible, while Choerolophodontidae completely lacked mandibular tusks and their lower jaw was long and trough-like.

From Science Daily • Nov. 28, 2023

This ligament spans the distance between the base of the skull and the lingula on the medial side of the mandibular ramus.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

From B. musculus, B. rexroadi differs in: over-all size of mandibular ramus less; cingular ridges of m1 and m2 less well-developed; incisors smaller, more pro�dont; molars less depressed.

From Speciation and Evolution of the Pygmy Mice, Genus Baiomys by Packard, Robert L.