interjugal

/ˌɪntərˈdʒuːgəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or situated between the jaws

“The interjugal bones in some reptiles have been found to be of significant interest to paleontologists.”

2. noun

either of a pair of bones in the skull that are situated between the jaws, especially in reptiles and birds

“The interjugal bones of the dinosaur fossil were studied by the team of researchers.”

Synonyms

  • intermaxillary
  • intermaxillary bone

Antonyms

  • extraoral