MASSETER

masseter

(noun) a large muscle that raises the lower jaw and is used in chewing

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

masseter (plural masseters)

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

Anagrams

• Maestres, Seamster, measters, seamster, smearest, steamers, streames

Source: Wiktionary


Mas"se*ter, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. masséter.] (Anat.)

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

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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