Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

bimaxillary

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: bi-max-il-lary
IPA

25

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

4

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Relating to both of the maxillae.

Example Sentences

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

Etymology

From bi- + maxillary.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: bi

Derived Forms

bimax

Rhymes With

auxiliary ancillary capillary maxillary axillary papillary pillory pupillary fritillary neurofibrillary premaxillary armillary

Questions

What does bimaxillary mean?: Relating to both of the maxillae.
Where does bimaxillary come from?: From bi- + maxillary.

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