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masseter
[ ma-see-ter ]
noun
, Anatomy.
- a short, thick, masticatory muscle, the action of which assists in closing the jaws by raising the mandible or lower jaw.
masseter
/ ˌmæsɪˈtɛrɪk; mæˈsiːtə /
noun
- anatomy a muscle of the cheek used in moving the jaw, esp in chewing
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Derived Forms
- masseteric, adjective
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Other Words From
- mas·se·ter·ic [mas-i-, ter, -ik], adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of masseter1
1660–70; < New Latin < Greek massētḗr, variant of masētḗr chewer, masseter, equivalent to masē-, variant stem of masâsthai to chew + -tēr agentive suffix
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Word History and Origins
Origin of masseter1
C17: from New Latin from Greek masētēr one who chews, from masāsthai to chew
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Example Sentences
There was synchronous spasm in the masseter muscles, resulting in elevation of the inferior maxilla.
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The opening of the sinus is most commonly situated at the under margin of the mandible a little in front of the masseter muscle.
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This is especially true of the zygomatic division of the deep masseter, which inserts on the angular process.
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The masseteric fossa receives the insertion of the rostral or superficial division of the masseter muscle.
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The facial artery can be distinctly felt as it passes over the upper jaw at the front edge of the masseter muscle.
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