adjective
- relating to or affecting the mandible (lower jaw)
Usage: medical; anatomical
Examples
- The dentist examined the mandibular teeth during the checkup.
- She suffered a mandibular fracture in the accident.
- The mandibular nerve controls sensation in the lower jaw.
- Mandibular surgery may be required to correct the bite.
- The orthodontist adjusted the mandibular arch.
- X-rays revealed mandibular bone loss.