Phrase guide

inferior alveolar artery

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A branch of the maxillary artery that is distributed to the mucous membrane of the mouth and through the mandibular canal to the teeth of the lower jaw.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: inferior dental artery, mandibular artery

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

the alveolar artery that goes through the mandibular canal to supply the lower teeth

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: arteria alveolaris inferior

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: alveolar artery, arteria alveolaris

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Translations

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  • Chinese Mandarin: 下齒槽動脈 /下齿槽动脉 (xià chǐcáo dòngmài) — branch of the maxillary artery