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intermaxillary suture

intermaxillary suture

9.9
A line where the two bones of the upper jaw meet
  • noun
  • /ˌɪntərmæksɪˈlɛri ˈsuːtʃər/
  • Specialized
translation icon : sutura intermaxilar
  • The development of the intermaxillary suture is essential for proper facial growth.

Examples

  • A fracture extending across the intermaxillary suture can complicate dental procedures.

  • The surgeon carefully aligned the intermaxillary suture during the reconstruction.

  • The intermaxillary suture is crucial for dental alignment.

  • Can you explain the function of the intermaxillary suture?

  • The surgeon carefully aligned the intermaxillary suture during the reconstruction of the jaw.

  • The development of the intermaxillary suture is essential for proper facial growth and symmetry.

  • A fracture extending across the intermaxillary suture can complicate dental procedures and healing.

Synonyms

sutura intermaxillaris
vsintermaxillary suture
  • Specialized
9.9

A line where the two bones of the upper jaw join

is the same idea expressed as a line of junction between those bones

Surface Forms

intermaxillary suture singular
intermaxillary sutures plural

Morphology

intermaxillary + suture

The definition is directly compositional: 'intermaxillary' means between the two maxillae and 'suture' denotes a fibrous joint, so the combined meaning ('the junction between the two maxillae') is predictable from the parts. Although the term is technical, its logic follows regular medical compounding and similar constructions exist across languages, so a learner who knows both constituents can infer the MWE meaning.

Etymology

The term intermaxillary suture names the 'seam' where the two halves of the upper jaw meet. The parts inter- ('between'), maxillary ('upper jaw'), and suture ('seam') help you remember that it is the line joining the two upper jaw bones.