Mandibular (adjective)

  1. Relating to the mandible or lower jaw.
  2. Located in the region of the lower jaw.
  3. Of or relating to the mandible bone.

Origin:

The word mandibular comes from the latin word "mandibula", meaning jaw.

Examples:

  1. The mandibular nerve is responsible for the sensation in the lower jaw.
  2. The dentist removed the mandibular molar because it was decayed.
  3. The mandibular joint allows the jaw to open and close.
  4. The mandibular incisor is the front tooth in the lower jaw.
  5. The mandibular arch is the arch formed by the lower jaw and its associated bones.
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