Unterkiefer

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Unterkiefer

[ˈʊntɐˌkiːfɐ]

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Determinativkompositum aus dem Adjektiv unter- und dem Substantiv Kiefer

noun Unterkiefer · Unterkiefers

beweglicher Knochen des Gesichtsschädels im unteren Mundbereich „Dem andern fiel der Unterkiefer herunter.“
Similar: Kinnlade, Mandibel, Mandibula · Opposite: Oberkiefer

In English

jaw bone holding the teeth
mandible lower jaw
lower jaw part of the face below the mouth

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@misc{unterkiefer_2026,
  title = {Unterkiefer},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/de/unterkiefer},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}