noun🔗ShareMâchoire supérieureEither of the two bones that together form the upper jaw."The dentist examined the X-ray to check the health of Sarah's teeth and maxilla, or upper jaw bone. "Le dentiste a examiné la radiographie pour vérifier la santé des dents et de la mâchoire supérieure de Sarah.anatomyorganbodymedicinephysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMaxille(arthropodology) One of a set of paired mouthparts found in many arthropods and used for tasting and manipulating food."The grasshopper used its maxilla to taste the leaf before chewing it. "La sauterelle a utilisé sa maxille pour goûter la feuille avant de la mâcher.organismanatomybiologyanimalinsectpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
