The medical word for pertaining to the lower jawbone is:
A) maxillary.
B) maxilla.
C) mandibular.
D) mandible.
C
Explanation:
A) Maxillary means pertaining to the upper jawbone.
B) Maxilla is the upper jawbone.
C) Correct.
D) Mandible is the word for lower jawbone.
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