jaw (jaw) either of the two bony tooth-bearing structures (mandible and maxilla) in the head of dentate vertebrates.
jaw
jaw,
Patient discussion about jaw locking.
cleft jaw a cleft between the median nasal and maxillary prominences through the alveolus.
Hapsburg jaw a mandibular prognathous jaw, often accompanied by Hapsburg lip.
phossy jaw phosphorus necrosis.
| jaw (jô) n. 1. Either of two bony structures that form the framework of the mouth and hold the teeth. 2. The mandible or maxilla or the part of the face covering these bones. jaw  less adj. |
jaw
Etymology: AS, ceowan, to chew
a common term used to describe the maxillae and the mandible and the soft tissue that covers these structures, which contain the teeth and form the framework for the mouth. See also jaw relation.
jaw,
n a common name for either the maxillae or the mandible; the meaning is usually extended to include their soft tissue covering.
jaw, cleft (gnathouschisis),
n See palate, cleft.
jaw cyst,
n an abnormal bladderlike sac within the jaw. May occur in either the maxilla or mandible associated with or not associated with the dentition and its formation. See also cyst.
jaw, fibro-osseous, lesion,
jaw fracture,
n a break in the continuity of the bone of the maxilla or mandible. See also fracture.
jaw, lumpy,
n See actinomycosis.
jaw movement,
n See movement, jaw.
jaw, phossy,
n See poisoning, phosphorus.
jaw reflex,
n See reflex, jaw.
jaw relation,
n See relation, jaw.
jaw-to-jaw relationship,
n See relation, jaw.
jaw
either of the two opposing bony structures (maxilla and mandible) of the mouth of vertebrates; they bear the teeth and are used for seizing prey, for biting, or for masticating food.
jaw bone
the mandible or maxilla, especially the mandible.
jaw champing
involuntary, rapid, repetitive clenching of the teeth; accompanied by frothing of saliva; frequently accompanies clonic convulsions.
jaw chattering
involuntary, rapid clicking together of the teeth without salivation and usually accompanied by generalized shivering; in animals, may be a sign of painful teeth.
dropped jaw
jaw locking
a dislocation of the jaw, usually following wide opening, in which the mouth cannot be closed. See also temporomandibular dysplasia.
jaw malapposition
see malocclusion.
overshot jaw
see brachygnathia.
pig jaw
see brachygnathia.
jaw retractor
a dental gag used to keep the jaws of an animal as open as possible.
rubber jaw
see renal secondary hyperparathyroidism.
undershot jaw
see undershot.
Patient discussion about jaw locking.
Q. after dinner my daughters jaw swelled up on one side and hurts her, so does her neck on that side. What does this mean? she is 9, no fever or any other ill effects, just the pain
A. weird. swelled up fast? does she have problem breathing? if so- it could be an allergic reaction. if she has problems breathing - GO NOW TO AN ER!!!
if it took a little bit - could be food that got stuck in her gums really hard causing an edema.
if it was slow (over night) could be an abscess in her tooth (a tooth decay that penetrated to the dental pulp).
any way i would go check it out.
Read more or ask a question about jaw lockingif it took a little bit - could be food that got stuck in her gums really hard causing an edema.
if it was slow (over night) could be an abscess in her tooth (a tooth decay that penetrated to the dental pulp).
any way i would go check it out.
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