MAXILLOFACIAL


Meaning of MAXILLOFACIAL in English

[ makˌsɪlə(ʊ)'feɪʃ(ə)l , ˌmaksɪlə(ʊ)- ]

■ adjective Anatomy relating to the jaws and face.

Origin

C19: from maxillo- (combining form of L. maxilla 'jaw') + facial .

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