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Noun: premaxilla (premaxillae,premaxillas)  ,pree,mak'si-lu
  1. A bone on either side of the middle line between the nose and mouth, forming the anterior part of each half of the upper jawbone

Derived forms: premaxillae, premaxillas

Encyclopedia: Premaxilla