Definition: The term maxillary is used when referring to the upper jaw, known as the maxilla; which houses the teeth, tissues, and bone necessary for proper jaw function.
Also Known As:
Maxilla
Max (abbreviation)
Maxillary - Definition of Maxillary
By Shawn Watson, About.com Guide
Updated April 13, 2009
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