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jaw (jaw) either the mandible (lower jaw) or the maxilla (upper jaw), two opposing bony structures of the mouth; they bear the teeth and are used for biting and chewing. cleft jaw
a cleft between the median nasal and maxillary processes through the alveolus; see also cleft palate. Called also gnathoschisis. Hapsburg jaw
a mandible that is prognathous, often accompanied by Hapsburg lip. phossy jaw
phosphonecrosis.
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