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Meaning of "mandible" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD MANDIBLE

Via Old French from Late Latin mandibula jaw, from mandere to chew.
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PRONUNCIATION OF MANDIBLE

mandible  [ˈmændɪbəl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MANDIBLE

noun
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Mandible is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES MANDIBLE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

mandible

Mandible

In vertebrates, the mandible, lower jaw or jawbone is a bone forming the skull with the cranium. In lobe-finned fishes and the early fossil tetrapods, the bone homologous to the mandible of mammals is merely the largest of several bones in the lower jaw. In such animals, it is referred to as the dentary bone, and forms the body of the outer surface of the jaw. It is bordered below by a number of splenial bones, while the angle of the jaw is formed by a lower angular bone and a suprangular bone just above it. The inner surface of the jaw is lined by a prearticular bone, while the articular bone forms the articulation with the skull proper. Finally a set of three narrow coronoid bones lie above the prearticular bone. As the name implies, the majority of the teeth are attached to the dentary, but there are commonly also teeth on the coronoid bones, and sometimes on the prearticular as well. This complex primitive pattern has, however, been simplified to various degrees in the great majority of vertebrates, as bones have either fused or vanished entirely.

Definition of mandible in the English dictionary

The definition of mandible in the dictionary is either of a pair of mouthparts in insects and other arthropods that are usually used for biting and crushing food. Other definition of mandible is either the upper or the lower part of the bill, esp the lower part.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MANDIBLE


able
ˈeɪbəl
audible
ˈɔːdɪbəl
cable
ˈkeɪbəl
credible
ˈkrɛdɪbəl
dibble
ˈdɪbəl
edible
ˈɛdɪbəl
enable
ɪnˈeɪbəl
flexible
ˈflɛksɪbəl
includible
ɪnˈkluːdɪbəl
inedible
ɪnˈɛdɪbəl
invendible
ɪnˈvɛndɪbəl
label
ˈleɪbəl
noncorrodible
ˌnɒnkəˈrəʊdɪbəl
nonedible
nɒˈnɛdɪbəl
possible
ˈpɒsɪbəl
stable
ˈsteɪbəl
street-credible
ˈstriːtˌkrɛdɪbəl
subaudible
sʌbˈɔːdɪbəl
table
ˈteɪbəl
uncredible
ʌnˈkrɛdɪbəl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MANDIBLE

mandatorily
mandatory
Mande
Mandean
Mandeanism
Mandela
Mandelbrot set
Mandelstam
Mandeville
mandi
mandibular
mandibular disease
mandibulate
Mandingo
mandir
mandola
mandolin
mandoline
mandolinist
mandom

WORDS THAT END LIKE MANDIBLE

accessible
addible
ascendible
comprehendible
corrodible
descendible
elidible
eludible
erodible
evadible
excludible
extendible
inaudible
incorrodible
incredible
ineludible
rendible
suspendible
undescendible
unvendible
vendible

Synonyms and antonyms of mandible in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «mandible» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MANDIBLE

Find out the translation of mandible to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of mandible from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «mandible» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

下颌骨
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

mandíbula
570 millions of speakers

English

mandible
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

जबड़ा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الفك السفلي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

нижняя челюсть
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

mandíbula
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

চোয়াল
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

mandibule
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Mandible
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Unterkiefer
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

下顎
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

하악
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Mandible
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

hàm dưới
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கீழ்த்தாடையில்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मंडिअल
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

çene
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

mandibola
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

żuchwa
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

нижня щелепа
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

mandibulă
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

κάτω γνάθος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

mandibula
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

käke
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

kjeven
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of mandible

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MANDIBLE»

The term «mandible» is regularly used and occupies the 60.299 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MANDIBLE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about mandible

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MANDIBLE»

Discover the use of mandible in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to mandible and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Mandibular Growth Anomalies: Terminology - Aetiology ...
The mandible plays a special role in this appearance. It is the only moving part of the facial skeleton and not only of special importance for chewing and speech, but also in the aesthetic appreciation of the face and its expressiveness. Its form ...
Hugo L. Obwegeser, Hans-Ulrich Luder, 2000
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Atlas of Head & Neck Surgery--otolaryngology
RESECTION OF THE ANTERIOR FLOOR OF THE MOUTH WITH INVASION OF THE MANDIBLE This procedure involves resection of the floor of the mouth with anterior invasion of the mandible by carcinoma. INDICATIONS Resection of ...
Byron J. Bailey, 2001
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Atlas of Craniomaxillofacial Osteosynthesis: Microplates, ...
1 Anatomical Aspects and Biomechanical Considerations for the Body of the Mandible, the Midface, and the Cranium 1 Maxime Champy and Patrick Blez Anatomical Considerations 1 The Mandible 1 The Midface and the Cranial Bones 2 ...
Franz Haerle, Maxime Champy, 2011
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The Osteology of Infants and Children
Brenda J. Baker, Tosha L. Dupras, Matthew W. Tocheri. The Mandible Fig. 4.9 Mandible of a neonate, top left = left. most other bones in older children. The only other bones with large sinuses are the frontal and sphenoid, and those of the ...
Brenda J. Baker, Tosha L. Dupras, Matthew W. Tocheri, 2005
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Ten Cate's Oral Histology: Development, Structure, and Function
In human beings, Meckel's cartilage has a close positional relationship to the developing mandible but makes no contribution to it. At 6 weeks of development this cartilage extends as a solid hyaline cartilaginous rod, surrounded by a fibro-  ...
Antonio Nanci, 2008
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Anatomy Coloring Workbook
This is a powerful muscle covering the lateral aspect of the ramus of the mandible . It is seen prominently in the right superficial view. The muscle originates at the zygomatic arch, and it inserts in the lateral surface of the ramus of the mandible.
I. Edward Alcamo, 2003
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Coloring Guide to Human Anatomy
Of the facial bones the mandible (color bar: green) is perhaps the most striking, and one might say, the most independent. The mandible develops in separate halves which unite in a midline suture: the symphysis menti. Three major structural ...
Alan Twietmeyer, Thomas McCracken, 2001
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Head, Face, and Neck Trauma: Comprehensive Management
The mandible is the largest of the facial bones, it develops embryologically from the membrane covering Meckel's cartilage. The portion of the mandible consisting of the symphysis, body, and ramus make up ~ 90% of its physical content.
Michael G. Stewart, 2005
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Internal Fixation of the Mandible: A Manual of Ao/Asif ...
This manual is conceived as an aid to AO course participants both in grasping theoretical principles and in performing practical exercises, as well as a practical guide for clinicians in the application of AO principles.
Bernd Spiessl, 2011
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Thieme Atlas of Anatomy: Head and Neuroanatomy
Head and Neuroanatomy Michael Schünke, Erik Schulte, Udo Schumacher Lawrence M. Ross, Edward D. Lamperti. Alveoli (tooth sockets) 1.17 Temporomandibular Joint, Biomechanics Head of mandible 1.18 The Teeth ...
Michael Schünke, Erik Schulte, Lawrence M. Ross, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MANDIBLE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term mandible is used in the context of the following news items.
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Local doctor specializes in facial feminization surgery | www …
The first facial area to which our eyes go: the forehead. After that, says Mardirossian, it's the mandible (jaw), cheeks, hairline and skin texture. «Palm Beach Post, Jul 15»
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Bones of Philip of Macedon Identified | Popular Archaeology …
macedon3 Mandible of King Philip II of Macedonia. Image courtesy of Javier Trueba. macedon1 Portrait of King Philip II of Macedonia in his late ... «Popular Archaeology, Jul 15»
3
Cleethorpes dad killed himself with power saw - Yorkshire Post
He added that there was “extensive soft tissue injury to the neck” and some bone injury to the underside of the mandible. The hearing, which ... «Yorkshire Post, Jul 15»
4
Woman alleges botched surgery caused her to have mouth wired shut
... the plaintiff's medical condition and post-surgical complications and improperly implanting the surgical devices into the plaintiff's mandible. «The Louisiana Record, Jul 15»
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38-year-old Chinese man receives 3D printed titanium mandible
Due to the significant loss of his mandible and teeth, Mr. Zhou was unable to eat properly nor move his jaw like he was once able to. «3ders.org, Jul 15»
6
Crumbling cliffs produce rare dolphin fossil
Besides the skull, they found the humerus, the mandible, the ribs and a few vertebrae. “He was really excited,” Ms. Pearson said of the ... «Point Reyes Light, Jul 15»
7
Ancient Plant Eating Cousins From Brazil and South Africa Are …
The South African fossil has a complete mandible and its teeth are in contact with the palate, confirming the occlusion between upper and lower ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
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Identity sought: Park County Coroner's Office releases forensic …
“The skull and a mandible were found by a Colorado Parks and Wildlife officer, hiking in the area by Tarryall Reservoir,” Kintz said. Examination ... «Chaffee County Times, Jul 15»
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PMQs sketch: By gum, Iain Duncan Smith knows how to make a …
He also seemed terribly pleased when various sanctions against benefit claimants got a mention, and his lower mandible went into overdrive. «Mirror.co.uk, Jul 15»
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Black Skimmers: the Groucho Marx of Beach birds
The beak looks huge from the side, and paper thin from the front. Their mandible is black at the tip and turns to red as it approaches their body. «Fort Myers Beach Observer, Jul 15»

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