maxilla
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/mækˈsɪlə/
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/mækˈsɪlə/
The upper jawbone in humans and some animals.
The maxilla is a crucial part of the skull and plays a significant role in speech and chewing.
上颌骨是颅骨的重要部分,对语言和咀嚼起着重要作用。