Etymology

maxillo-

Today it means: Of or relating to the maxilla (jaw). Full definition →

Latin māxilla
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  1. Latin · derived frommāxilla
  2. English todaymaxillo-

Ultimately from Latin māxilla.

Words from the same roots

Latinmāxilla all →

maxilla

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