Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
maxilofacial
maxillofacial
maxilla
upper jaw
+
facial
relating to the face
Maxilofacial means maxillofacial and can be broken down into maxilla0 (upper jaw0) + facial1 (relating to the face1), referring to the area of the upper jaw and face.
adjective
  1. maxillofacial
    Relating to the jaws and face
    El paciente necesita una cirugía maxilofacial. // The patient needs maxillofacial surgery.