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Webster 1913 Edition


Masseter

Mas′se-ter

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Noun.
[NL., fr. Gr. [GREEK] a chewer, [GREEK] a muscle of the lower jaw used in chewing, from [GREEK] to chew: cf. F.
masséter
.]
(Anat.)
The large muscle which raises the under jaw, and assists in mastication.

Webster 1828 Edition


Masseter

MAS'SETER

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Noun.
[Gr. to chew.] A muscle which raises the under jaw.