Concept information
Preferred term
mandible (bone)
Type
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Topic
Definition
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The largest and strongest bone of the face constituting the lower jaw. It supports the lower teeth.
Source: Medical Subject Headings 2017
Type: Concept definition
Broader concept
Synonyms
- caudal mandible
- mandibular bones
In other languages
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Spanish
URI
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/48092
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