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mandibulofacial

mandibulofacial

9.8
About the lower jaw and the face
  • adjective
  • /ˌmændɪbjuˈloʊfeɪʃəl/
  • Specialized
: mandibulofacial
  • Surgeons often focus on mandibulofacial anatomy during reconstructive procedures.

Examples

  • The mandibulofacial region is crucial for proper dental alignment.

  • Researchers studied patients with mandibulofacial anomalies to improve surgical methods.

  • Certain genetic disorders can affect mandibulofacial development in children.

  • The surgeon discussed the mandibulofacial structure before recommending treatment options.

  • Surgeons often focus on mandibulofacial anatomy during reconstructive procedures.

  • Certain genetic disorders can affect mandibulofacial development in children.

  • Researchers studied patients with mandibulofacial anomalies to improve surgical methods.

Surface Forms

mandibulofacial positive

Morphology

mandibulofacial = mandible + facial (semi-transparent) = mandibulo + facial

The components map clearly to 'mandible' + 'facial', but the combining form 'mandibulo-' and the technical medical register make it less immediately obvious to an average learner.

Etymology

The word mandibulofacial comes from mandibulo-, from mandible meaning 'jaw', and -facial meaning 'face'. So it describes something that relates to the lower jaw and the face.