masseter

noun

Meaning

The large muscle which raises the under jaw, and assists in mastication.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

muscle of mastication(English)mastication(English)masticator(English)masticatory force(English)mesoloph(English)back tooth(English)musculus(English)metaconid(English)pterygoid(English)infraorbital(English)zygomatic(English)mandibular(English)

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Sources

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