mandible
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/ˈmændɪbl/
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/ˈmændɪbl/
The lower jawbone in humans and some animals.
The doctor examined the patient's mandible for any fractures.
医師は患者のあごの骨折を調べました。
The upper or lower part of a bird's beak.
The ornithologist studied the structure of the bird's mandible to identify its species.
鳥類学者は鳥のあごの構造を研究してその種を特定しました。
The front part of an insect's mouth, used for biting and crushing food.
The insect's mandible was strong enough to break open the hard seed.
昆虫のあごは十分に強く、硬い種を割り開くのに十分でした。