MAXILLOFACIAL

maxillofacial

(adjective) of or relating to the upper jaw and face (particularly with reference to specialized surgery of the maxilla); “maxillofacial surgery”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

maxillofacial (not comparable)

Of or relating to the jaw and face.

Source: Wiktionary



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