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pos·​te·​ri·​or·​ly | \ pō-ˈstir-ē-ər-lē How to pronounce posteriorly (audio) , pä- How to pronounce posteriorly (audio) \

Medical Definition of posteriorly

: in a posterior direction ossification of the maxilla extends posteriorly, superiorly, anteriorly and palatally— W. J. Tulley

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“Posteriorly.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/posteriorly. Accessed 25 Jul. 2021.

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