Meaning Of The Word Masseter

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masseter in American English
either of a pair of large muscles in the angle of the lower jaw, which raise the jaw in chewing, etc.
noun: a short, thick, masticatory muscle, the action of which assists in closing the jaws by raising the mandible or lower jaw

masseter in British English
noun: a muscle of the cheek used in moving the jaw, esp in chewing

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