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jaw (en)  

Definition

  • Either of a par of bones that form the framework of the mouth of vertebrate animals, usually containing teeth and including a movable lower jaw (mandible) and fixed upper jaw (maxilla).

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Source

  • https://www.britannica.com/science/jaw

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https://vocabs.acdh.oeaw.ac.at/defcthesaurus/jaw/5.6

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