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Masseteric vs Masticatory - What's the difference?

masseteric | masticatory |

As adjectives the difference between masseteric and masticatory

is that masseteric is (anatomy) of or pertaining to the masseter while masticatory is of, or relating to mastication.

As a noun masticatory is

something chewed, originally as a medicine, now typically for pleasure or to increase the flow of saliva.

masseteric

English

Adjective

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  • (anatomy) Of or pertaining to the masseter

    • Anagrams

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    masticatory

    English

    Noun

    (masticatories)
  • Something chewed, originally as a medicine, now typically for pleasure or to increase the flow of saliva.
  • *, II.5.1.iv:
  • *:Sneezing, masticatories , and nasals are generally received.

    • Adjective

    (-)
  • Of, or relating to mastication.
  • Used for chewing.