How Do You Spell SUBMAXILLARY?

Pronunciation: [sˈʌbmɐksˌɪləɹi] (IPA)

The word "submaxillary" refers to the area below the jaw. It is spelled with a "b," rather than a "p," at the start of the word. This is because the sound in this position is a voiced bilabial fricative, represented in IPA as [β]. The preceding "s" sound is voiceless and alveolar, represented as [s]. Together, they create the unique sound cluster at the start of the word, differentiating it from similar words like "submandibular" which starts with a voiced bilabial plosive [b].

SUBMAXILLARY Meaning and Definition

1. Submaxillary refers to something pertaining to or relating to the submaxilla, which is a bone located in the lower jaw, specifically below the maxilla or upper jawbone. The term "submaxillary" is derived from the combination of the prefix "sub-", meaning below, and "maxillary", which pertains to the maxilla.

   More specifically, "submaxillary" can describe the submaxillary gland, also known as the submandibular gland, which is a salivary gland found beneath the jawbone. This gland produces saliva and releases it into the oral cavity, aiding in the process of digestion and maintaining oral health.

   Furthermore, "submaxillary" may refer to any structure, condition, or process located or occurring in the same region as the submandibular gland. For example, submaxillary lymph nodes are lymph nodes found near the submandibular gland that assist in filtering and trapping foreign substances and infectious agents.

   In medical and anatomical contexts, the term may also be utilized to describe various clinical procedures, pathologies, or symptoms associated with the submaxilla and its related structures. Overall, "submaxillary" serves as a descriptive term often used to identify anatomical features or conditions in the lower jaw region.

2. 1. Mandibular. 2. Beneath the lower jaw, noting a salivary gland and its duct, lymph glands, an artery and vein, a nerve, a fossa (fovea), and a triangle of the neck.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

3. Lying beneath the jaw.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for SUBMAXILLARY

• aubmaxillary
• zubmaxillary
• xubmaxillary
• dubmaxillary
• eubmaxillary
• wubmaxillary
• sybmaxillary
• shbmaxillary
• sjbmaxillary
• sibmaxillary
• s8bmaxillary
• s7bmaxillary
• suvmaxillary
• sunmaxillary
• suhmaxillary
• sugmaxillary
• subkaxillary
• subjaxillary
• submzxillary
• submsxillary

Etymology of SUBMAXILLARY

The word "submaxillary" originates from the combination of two Latin roots: "sub" meaning "under" or "below" and "maxilla" which refers to the jawbone or the upper jaw. The term "maxilla" itself is derived from the Latin word "mala" meaning "apple" or "cheekbone". Therefore, "submaxillary" essentially means "situated or located under the maxilla", specifically referring to the submaxillary gland, which is a salivary gland located under the lower jawbone.