premandibular

premandibular
\\|prē+\ adjective
Etymology: pre- + mandibular
: situated in front of a mandible : predentary

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adj.

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premandibular /prē-man-dibˈū-lər/ (anatomy)
adjective
In front of the lower jaw
noun
A bone so placed in fishes, etc
ORIGIN:pre- (2)

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premandibular, -maniacal, -material etc.:
see pre- B.

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