mandible

Noun

The jaw or a jawbone, especially the lower jawbone in mammals and fishes.

ریشه

From Latin 'mandibula' meaning 'jaw, jawbone'.

مثال

• The mandible is the largest and strongest bone in the human face.
• In some insects, the mandibles are used for cutting and grinding food.
• The doctor examined the patient's mandible for any signs of fracture.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Lower mandible Upper mandible Fractured mandible Mandible bone