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 Definitions of masseter  [əˈsi tər]  

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Definition of 'masseter' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) masseter
a short thick masticatory muscle, assisting in closing the jaws by raising the mandible or lower jaw.

Etymology:  (1660–70; < NL < Gk massētēr, var. of

Definition of 'masseter' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) masseter
a large muscle that raises the lower jaw and is used in chewing
Definition of 'masseter' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) masseter
the large muscle which raises the under jaw, and assists in mastication

'masseter' - Nearby Entries  

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