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arteria maxillaris

arteria maxillaris

9.9
A blood vessel that supplies the upper jaw, teeth, and face
  • noun
  • /ɑrˈtɪəriə mækˈsɪlɛrɪs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : arteria maxilar
  • The arteria maxillaris plays an important role in providing blood to the teeth and jaw.

Examples

  • During surgery, careful management of the arteria maxillaris is essential to avoid excessive bleeding.

  • The arteria maxillaris supplies blood to the face.

  • Damage to the arteria maxillaris can result in significant facial hematoma.

  • Two branches of the arteria maxillaris are vital for facial circulation.

  • Damage to the arteria maxillaris can cause a noticeable swelling in the facial area.

  • The surgeon must be cautious when operating near the arteria maxillaris to prevent any complications.

  • The arteria maxillaris is responsible for supplying blood to various facial structures, including the cheeks.

Synonyms

maxillary artery
vsarteria maxillaris
  • Specialized
1 5.5

A blood vessel from the side of the neck that supplies blood to the face, jaw and mouth

is narrower focusing on face structures rather than jaw and mouth
facial artery
vsarteria maxillaris
  • Specialized
1 5.1

A blood vessel that carries blood to the face and neck

is limited to supplying face structures not neck areas
external maxillary artery
vsarteria maxillaris
  • Archaic
6.6

A blood vessel that carries blood to the face and neck

is focused on supplying face structures rather than neck regions
arteria facialis
vsarteria maxillaris
  • Specialized
7.6

A blood vessel that carries blood to the lower face and neck

is limited to supplying face structures not neck areas

Surface Forms

arteria maxillaris singular
arteriae maxillares plural

Morphology

arteria + maxillaris

Although both constituents are technical Latin forms not listed in the provided dictionary entries, the compound is fully compositional: 'arteria' = artery and 'maxillaris' = relating to the maxilla (upper jaw), so the phrase literally denotes the artery serving the maxillary/face region. This follows standard anatomical naming patterns (common across languages), so a learner who knows the constituent morphemes can derive the meaning.

Etymology

Arteria maxillaris comes from Latin words: arteria meaning 'artery', which is a blood vessel, and maxillaris meaning 'jaw'. It is the artery that brings blood to the upper jaw, teeth and parts of the face, so the name tells you what it supplies.