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Definition of Paxwax

1. n. The strong ligament of the back of the neck in quadrupeds. It connects the back of the skull with dorsal spines of the cervical vertebræ, and helps to support the head. Called also paxywaxy and packwax.

Definition of Paxwax

1. Noun. (anatomy) A strong ligament of the back of the neck in quadrupeds, connecting the back of the skull with dorsal spines of the cervical vertebrae; the nuchal ligament. ¹

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Definition of Paxwax

1. the nuchal ligament of a quadruped [n -ES]

Medical Definition of Paxwax

1. The strong ligament of the back of the neck in quadrupeds. It connects the back of the skull with dorsal spines of the cervical vertebrae, and helps to support the head. Synonym: paxywaxy and packwax. Origin: For faxvax, fr. AS. Fea hair (akin to OHG. Fahs) + weaxan to grow. See Wax to grow, and cf. Faxed, Pectinate. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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