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Mandible

usgb/ˈmændɪbl/Volume
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The term 'mandible' is commonly used in biology and medical fields when studying human or animal anatomy. SlideBiology textbooks often have detailed diagrams of the mandible and other bones.
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'Mandible' may be used when describing facial injuries in a clinical or detailed setting. SlideThe boxer suffered a dislocated mandible during the match.
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In zoology, 'mandible' may describe the jaw of mammals and fish, not birds or reptiles. SlideSharks have a very strong mandible that can crush shells.