mandible

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-005122",
  "term": "mandible",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "The mandible is the largest and strongest bone in the face. It forms the lower part of the jaw and part of the mouth. The mandible is the only moveable bone of the skull and is attached to muscles involved in chewing and other mouth movements. It also holds the bottom teeth in place. Also called lower jaw bone.",
  "synonyms": [
    "lower jaw bone"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/mandible/"
}