No. 12,466 in Spanish
maxilar
"Maxilar" refers to the jawbone, specifically the upper jaw or relating to the maxilla.
In a sentence
El maxilar superior sostiene los dientes en la parte superior de la boca.
The upper jaw supports the teeth in the upper part of the mouth.
In this sentence, 'maxilar' is used to denote the anatomical structure, specifically the upper jaw.
El hueso maxilar juega un papel crucial en el proceso de la masticación.
The maxillary bone plays a crucial role in the process of chewing.
Here, 'maxilar' identifies the bone associated with the jaw, emphasizing its functional importance.
El golpe dañó su maxilar, lo que requerirá cirugía para repararlo.
The blow injured his jaw, which will require surgery to repair.
In this instance, 'maxilar' refers to the jaw area in the context of a medical injury.
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