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maxillofacial

maxillofacial

1 8.9
Relating to the upper jaw and face, often for surgery on bones
  • adjective
  • /ˌmæksɪloʊˈfeɪʃəl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : maxilofacial
  • Her past medical history included hypothyroidism, bilateral carpal tunnel release, and a recent review by the maxillofacial surgeon for bilateral parotid swelling.
  • maxillofacial surgery
  • maxillofacial surgeon
  • maxillofacial region

The oral maxillofacial team at Bethesda at that time, we did not get along very well.

Examples

  • The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the dimensional accuracy of maxillofacial models produced using a consumer-grade FDM printer compared with a dry human skull.

    Academic text (2015)

  • The maxillofacial surgeon discussed the necessary procedures for correcting her jaw alignment.

  • Further treatment of the altered occlusion of her mouth was administered in the Department of Maxillofacial Surgery.

    Academic text (2003)

  • Over a 6-week period, a total of 75 Gy was applied to the right maxillofacial region.

    Academic text (2003)

  • The incidence of maxillofacial trauma is constantly increasing with the modernization of society and the preference for high speed.

    Academic text (2007)

  • In 1983, we reported that maxillofacial surgery via mandibular advancement can play a role in the treatment of OSAS.

    Academic text (1999)

  • Makers of rapid prototyping technology are using CT scans to create exact-fit implants for craniofacial and maxillofacial operations.

    Academic text (2010)

  • The study is based on the history recorded from case files of patients who reported to the Dept. of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in the Govt. Dental College; Post Graduate Institute of Medical Science, Rohtak (India).

    Academic text (2007)

  • Osteogenesis in the maxillary sinus is a lesser-known entity in otolaryngology, although it is put to good therapeutic use by maxillofacial surgeons.

    Academic text (2009)

  • After the accident, he was referred to a maxillofacial clinic for extensive facial reconstruction.

Synonyms

maxillary
vsmaxillofacial
  • Specialized
3 8.7

Relating to the bone of the upper jaw that holds the upper teeth

is broader, covering both face regions and surgical or anatomical use

Surface Forms

maxillofacial positive

Morphology

maxillofacial = maxilla + facial (semi-transparent) = maxilla + facial

Formed from the combining form maxill(o)- ('jaw') and 'facial' ('relating to the face'); the medical components are transparent to specialists but likely unfamiliar to an average B1 learner.

Etymology

Maxillofacial comes from the old Latin word maxilla meaning 'jaw' and the part -facial from the English word face meaning 'face'. So maxillofacial describes something about the jaw and face, which is why a maxillofacial surgeon treats the jaw and facial bones.