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maxilla Synonyms
Another word for maxilla
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• noun (Context 1)
The bone of the upper jaw in vertebrates, which forms part of the hard palate, the floor of the nasal cavity, and bears the upper teeth.
Usage Example
"A severe impact during the rugby match caused a hairline fracture in the player's left jawbone."
Weak
jawbone
Opposites of maxilla
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mandible
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Maxilla. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/maxilla