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retromandibular

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  • adjective anatomy Of or relating to a vein formed by the union of the superficial temporal and maxillary veins.

Etymologies

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retro- +‎ mandibular

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Examples

  • Its antero-inferior surface is quadrilateral and slightly concave; it constitutes the posterior boundary of the mandibular fossa, and is in contact with the retromandibular part of the parotid gland.

    II. Osteology. 5a. 4. The Temporal Bone 1918

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