nerve of tensor muscle of soft palate

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A branch of the mandibular nerve passing through the otic ganglion and supplying the tensor muscle of the soft palate.

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There were stomachs, taut and flat, but also undulating bellies, soft and bloated from the breakfast buffet.
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The Dallas Cowboys sell out their state-of-the art football stadium.
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Security guards have also been posted to add some muscle (but this has done little to deter vandals in past years).
Sweden’s Burning Christmas Goat|Nina Strochlic|December 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Companies like Delta, Apple, and Nike flex their political muscle on behalf of gay rights.
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We happily hoist our egg nog in the air, embrace each other, and raise our out-of-tune voices in song.
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And once more, she found herself desiring to be like Janet--not only in appearance, but in soft manner and tone.
Hilda Lessways|Arnold Bennett
A few small rocks of some soft stone may be added, and in between these the Ferns are planted.
How to Know the Ferns|S. Leonard Bastin
It was Carmena, every nerve of her loyal nature on the alert to baffle this pursuer of Alessandro and Ramona.
Ramona|Helen Hunt Jackson
His face flushed with annoyance, and taking off his soft hat he began to beat it impatiently against his leg as he walked.
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The delicious soft rains set in early, promising a good grain year.
Ramona|Helen Hunt Jackson