- temporomandibular
- Relating to the temporal bone and the mandible; denoting the joint of the lower jaw. SYN: temporomaxillary (2).
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tem·po·ro·man·dib·u·lar 'tem-pə-rō-man-'dib-yə-lər adj of, relating to, or affecting the temporomandibular joint <\temporomandibular pain and dysfunction (George Dimitroulis)>* * *
tem·po·ro·man·dib·u·lar (tem″pə-ro-mən-dibґu-lər) pertaining to the temporal bone and the mandible.
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temporomandibular — Perteneciente a la articulación entre el hueso temporal y el cóndilo mandibular. Diccionario Mosby Medicina, Enfermería y Ciencias de la Salud, Ediciones Hancourt, S.A. 1999 … Diccionario médico
temporomandibular — [tem΄pə rō man dib′yo͞o lər] adj. [< TEMPOR(AL) + O + MANDIBULAR] designating or of either of two joints connecting the lower jaw with the temporal bones … English World dictionary
temporomandibular — adjective Etymology: 3temporal + o + mandibular Date: 1889 of, relating to, being, or affecting the joint between the temporal bone and the mandible that allows for the movement of the mandible < temporomandibular dysfunction > … New Collegiate Dictionary
temporomandibular — |tempə(ˌ)rō+ adjective Etymology: temporo + mandibular : relating to or joining the temporal bone and the mandible * * * /tem peuh roh man dib yeuh leuhr/, adj. Anat. of, pertaining to, or situated near the hinge joint formed by the lower jaw and … Useful english dictionary
temporomandibular — /tem peuh roh man dib yeuh leuhr/, adj. Anat. of, pertaining to, or situated near the hinge joint formed by the lower jaw and the temporal bone of the skull. [1885 90; TEMPORO + MANDIBULAR] * * * … Universalium
temporomandibular — adjective of or relating to both the temporal bone and mandible … Wiktionary
temporomandibular — adj. of or pertaining to the temple and jaw (Anatomy) … English contemporary dictionary
temporomandibular — tem·po·ro·mandibular … English syllables
temporomandibular — tem•po•ro•man•dib•u•lar [[t]ˌtɛm pə roʊ mænˈdɪb yə lər[/t]] adj. anat. of, pertaining to, or situated near the hinge joint formed by the lower jaw and the temporal bone • Etymology: 1885–90 … From formal English to slang
temporomandibular — /ˌtɛmpəroʊmænˈdɪbjələ/ (say .tempuhrowman dibyuhluh) adjective of, relating to, or formed by the temporal bone and the mandible … Australian English dictionary