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massētēr

[masˈseː.teːr]

noun

LanguageLatin

Meaning
  1. chewer; masseter.
  2. masseter
  3. A word derived from Greek meaning 'chewer'. In anatomy, it refers to the muscle in the cheek used for chewing.
Examples

Massētēr in maxillā situs est.

The masseter is located in the jaw.

Pronunciationmasˈseː.teːr

Part of speechnoun

Usage noteThis is a technical term used primarily in anatomy.

Status: Adapted from English Wiktionary — awaiting native speaker review

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