premaxilla Meaning, Definition & Usage

Pre"max*il"la noun

Etymology

NL. See Pre-, and Maxilla.

Wordforms

plural Premaxillæ

Definitions

1. (Anat.) A bone on either side of the middle line between the nose and mouth, forming the anterior part of each half of the upper jawbone; the intermaxilla. In man the premaxillæ become united and form the incisor part of the maxillary bone.