Definitions from Wiktionary (maxilla)

▸ noun:  (anatomy, zootomy) Synonym of jaw.
▸ noun:  An upper jaw especially of humans and other mammals in which the bony elements are closely fused.
▸ noun:  (anatomy) Either of the two bones that lie with one on each side of the upper jaw lateral to the premaxilla and that in higher vertebrates bear most of the teeth.
▸ noun:  (zootomy) One of the first or second pair of mouthparts posterior to the mandibles in many arthropods that are used for tasting and manipulating food.
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