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/maˈsiː.tə/ · noun
(anatomy) The large muscle which runs through the rear part of the cheek from the temporal bone to the lower jaw on each side, raises the lower jaw, and assists in mastication..
Use masseter when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Masseter means (anatomy) The large muscle which runs through the rear part of the cheek from the temporal bone to the lower jaw on each side, raises the lower jaw, and assists in mastication..
Common synonyms include masseter muscle.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use masseter where its definition matches the intended context.
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