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jaw|bone — «JAW BOHN», noun, verb, boned, bon|ing, adjective. –n. one of the bones in which the teeth are set, especially the lower jaw. –v.t., v.i. U.S. Slang. to lecture, scold, or otherwise try to persuade by talking, especially in an attempt to… … Useful english dictionary
jaw·bone — /ˈʤɑːˌboʊn/ noun, pl bones [count] : the bone that forms the lower jaw : ↑mandible … Useful english dictionary
Jaw — The bones below the mouth (the mandible) and the bone above the mouth just above the mouth (the maxilla). The word jaw came from the Anglo Saxon ceowan meaning to chew. * * * 1. One of the two bony structures, in which the teeth are set, forming… … Medical dictionary
Bone — is the substance that forms the skeleton of the body. It is composed chiefly of calcium phosphate and calcium carbonate. It also serves as a storage area for calcium, playing a large role in calcium balance in the blood. The 206 bones in the body … Medical dictionary
Jaw reduction — is a type of aesthetic plastic surgery in which the objective of treatment is to narrow the lower one third of the face particularly the contribution from the mandible and its muscular attachments. There are several techniques for treatment… … Wikipedia
Bone grafting — is a surgical procedure that replaces missing bone with material from the patient s own body, an artificial, synthetic, or natural substitute. Bone grafting is used to repair bone fractures that are extremely complex, pose a significant risk to… … Wikipedia
Bone disease — Classification and external resources ICD 10 M80 M90 ICD 9 … Wikipedia
jaw — jaw1 jawless, adj. /jaw/, n. 1. either of two bones, the mandible or maxilla, forming the framework of the mouth. 2. the part of the face covering these bones, the mouth, or the mouth parts collectively: My jaw is swollen. 3. jaws, anything… … Universalium
jaw — noun 1 bone that contains teeth ADJECTIVE ▪ bottom, lower ▪ top, upper ▪ firm, strong ▪ clenched … Collocations dictionary
Jaw — The jaw is either of the two opposable structures forming, or near the entrance to the mouth. The term jaws is also broadly applied to the whole of the structures constituting the vault of the mouth and serving to open and close it and is part of … Wikipedia
