hyomandibula

noun

hyo·​mandibula

¦hī(ˌ)ō+

plural -s

1

: the hyomandibular arch

2

: a bone or cartilage derived from the hyomandibular arch

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from hy- + Late Latin mandibula

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