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Submaxillary [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. Situated under the jaw.

2. The submaxillary glands are two salivatory glands, situated one on either side, immediately within the angle of the lower jaw.

Submaxillary [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. Situated under the maxilla, or lower jaw; inframaxillary; as, the submaxillary gland.

2. Of or pertaining to submaxillary gland; as, submaxillary salvia.