maxillary artery

maxillary artery
maxillary artery n an artery supplying the deep structures of the face (as the nasal cavities, palate, tonsils, and pharynx) and sending a branch to the meninges of the brain called also internal maxillary artery compare FACIAL ARTERY

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arteria maxillaris.

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  • maxillary artery — noun either of two arteries branching from the external carotid artery and supplying structure of the face • Syn: ↑arteria maxillaris • Hypernyms: ↑artery, ↑arteria, ↑arterial blood vessel • Hyponyms: ↑facial artery, ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

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  • internal maxillary artery — noun the maxillary artery that supplies deep structure of the face and some of the meninges • Hypernyms: ↑maxillary artery, ↑arteria maxillaris * * * noun see maxillary artery …   Useful english dictionary

  • external maxillary artery — noun an artery that originates in the external carotid and gives off branches that supply the neck and face • Syn: ↑facial artery, ↑arteria facialis • Hypernyms: ↑maxillary artery, ↑arteria maxillaris * * * noun see maxillary artery …   Useful english dictionary

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