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.
上顎骨是顱骨的重要部分,對言語和咀嚼起著重要作用。