jugum /ju·gum/ (joo´gum) pl. ju´ga [L.] yoke; a depression or ridge connecting two structures.
jugum
ju·gum (j  g m)n. pl. ju·gums or ju·ga (-g ) 1. A ridge or furrow connecting two structures. Also called yoke. 2. A type of forceps. |
jugum
[jo̅o̅′gəm]
Etymology: L, yoke
a ridge or furrow joining two points.
jugum
pl. juga [L.] a depression or ridge connecting two structures.
jugum alveolaris
a ridge in the jawbone over the site of impending eruption of a tooth.
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