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.
의사는 환자의 턱뼈에 금이 가 있는지 검사했습니다.
The upper or lower part of a bird's beak.
The ornithologist studied the structure of the bird's mandible to identify its species.
조류학자는 새의 턱뼈 구조를 연구하여 그 종을 식별했습니다.
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.
곤충의 턱뼈는 딱딱한 씨앗을 쪼개기에 충분히 강했습니다.