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maxilla 1. the upper jawbone in vertebrates 2. any member of one or two pairs of mouthparts in insects and other arthropods used as accessory jaws maxilla [mak′sil·ə] (anatomy) The upper jawbone. The upper jaw. (invertebrate zoology) Either of the first two pairs of mouthparts posterior to the mandibles in certain arthropods. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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