HealthAugust 16, 2026

maxillofacial

mak-suh-luh-FAY-shul

Definition

Relating to the jaws and the face, specifically regarding medical or surgical treatments involving these areas.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'maxilla' meaning 'jawbone' and 'facies' meaning 'face', the term combines these roots to describe the anatomical region encompassing both structures.

In the news

The word identifies one of the specific surgical specialties, oral and maxillofacial surgery, now available at the new Cleveland facility to treat local patients.

Ramsay Health Care opens new day hospital in Cleveland, bringing AI- enabled surgery to the Redlands

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