bimaxillary

English

Etymology

From bi- +‎ maxillary.

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɪləɹi
• Rhymes: -æksɪlɛəɹi

Adjective

bimaxillary (not comparable)

1. Relating to both of the maxillae.
   • 2015 July 9, Andreas F. Hellak et al., “Influence of maxillary advancement surgery on skeletal and soft-tissue changes in the nose — a retrospective cone-beam computed tomography study”, in Head & Face Medicine‎^[1], volume 11, →DOI:

     A bimaxillary operation with maxillary advancement and mandibular setback was carried out in the majority of the patients.

Derived terms

• bimax