bimaxillary

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English

Etymology

From bi- +‎ maxillary.

Pronunciation

Adjective

bimaxillary (not comparable)

  1. Relating to both of the maxillae.
    • 2015 July 9, Andreas F. Hellak et al., “Influence of maxillary advancement surgery on skeletal and soft-tissue changes in the nose — a retrospective cone-beam computed tomography study”, in Head & Face Medicine, volume 11, →DOI:
      A bimaxillary operation with maxillary advancement and mandibular setback was carried out in the majority of the patients.

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