What is another word for body of mandible?
Pronunciation: [bˈɒdi ɒv mˈandəbə͡l] (IPA) 
The "body of mandible" is the main horizontal portion of the lower jaw bone, which supports the teeth and connects to the skull. There are several synonyms for this anatomical structure, which are commonly used in medical and dental terminology. The term "mandibular body" is often used interchangeably with "body of mandible", and refers to the same bony structure. Additionally, the "ramus" of the mandible refers to the vertical portion of the lower jaw bone, which connects to the temporal bone of the skull. Other synonyms for the body of mandible include the "corpus mandibulae" and the "horizontal part of the mandible". All of these terms describe the same essential component of the lower jaw bone.
