Term | mandibular symphysis |
Pronunciation | man-DIB-yuh-lur (SIM-fuh-sus, SIMP-fuh-sus) |
Variations | symphysis menti, symphysis mandibulae ((SIM-fuh-sus, SIMP-fuh-sus) MEN-tiy, (SIM-fuh-sus, SIMP-fuh-sus) man-DIB-yuh-lee) |
See also | symphysis |
Definition | The line of fusion at the midline between the right and left halves of the mandible. |
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