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Meaning of admaxillary in English:

admaxillary

Pronunciation /admakˈsɪl(ə)ri/

adjective

rare Zoology

  • Situated close to or connected with the maxilla; (in early use) specifically designating accessory salivary glands associated with the parotid and submaxillary glands in certain mammals.

Origin

Late 19th century. From ad- + maxillary. Compare earlier submaxillary, intermaxillary, and premaxillary.