As a noun maxilla
is either of the two bones that together form the upper jaw.
As an adjective solenoglyphous is
(of a snake) having nublike maxillae each supporting a single hollow fang that points posteriorly, the mouth opening wide so that the fang swings into position to inject venom deeply.
maxilla
Noun
Either of the two bones that together form the upper jaw.
Arachnid mouthpart
Synonyms
* jawbone
* maxillary bone
* (Arachnid mouthpart) endite
Derived terms
* maxillar
* maxillary
* maxillectomy
* maxilliferous
* maxilliform
* maxillo-
* maxillotomy
solenoglyphous
English
Adjective
(-)
(of a snake) Having nublike maxillae each supporting a single hollow fang that points posteriorly, the mouth opening wide so that the fang swings into position to inject venom deeply.
Coordinate terms
* aglyphous
* opisthoglyphous
* proteroglyphous