mentomeckelian

English

Etymology

From mento- +‎ Meckelian.

Adjective

mentomeckelian (not comparable)

  1. (anatomy) Of or relating to the chin and lower jaw.

Noun

mentomeckelian (plural mentomeckelians)

  1. (anatomy) The bone or cartilage forming the anterior extremity of the lower jaw in some animals, such as frogs

References

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