incisive fossa

noun

A depression on the front of the maxilla above the incisor teeth.

Meanings

nounincisive fossa (plural incisive fossae)

plural incisive fossae

  1. anatomyA depression on the front of the maxilla above the incisor teeth.

Translations

Chinese Mandarin 門齒窩 /门齿窝
  • 門齒窩 /门齿窝 (ménchǐ wō)depression on the maxilla
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