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submental

submental

8.7
The area under the chin below the lower jaw
  • noun
  • /sʌbˈmɛntəl/
  • Specialized
: submental
  • A lump was detected in the patient's submental during the routine checkup.

Examples

  • The doctor examined the submental for any signs of swelling or infection.

  • Ultrasound imaging revealed a cyst in the submental region.

  • The submental area is sensitive.

  • The doctor examined the submental area for any abnormalities.

  • The doctor examined the submental area for signs of inflammation during the checkup.

  • During surgery, the surgeon carefully avoided the submental space to prevent damage to surrounding tissues.

  • The ultrasound showed a cyst located in the submental region that required further evaluation.

Synonyms

underchin
vssubmental
1 7.1

An area under the chin or a strap that goes under the chin

is only the anatomical space under the lower jaw not an object

Surface Forms

submental singular
submentals plural

Morphology

submental = mental (opaque) = sub + mental

The noun sense is used as a nominalized anatomical label derived from 'sub-' + 'mental', and most learners will not link this to the common meaning of 'mental' ('relating to the mind').

Etymology

Submental comes from sub- meaning 'under' and mental meaning 'chin' in Latin, not 'mind'. So the submental is the area 'under the chin' that doctors may examine.