masticatory
noun
mas·ti·ca·to·ry
| \ ˈma-sti-kə-ˌtȯr-ē
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plural masticatories
Definition of masticatory
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a substance chewed to increase saliva
masticatory
adjectiveDefinition of masticatory (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: used for or adapted to chewing
masticatory limbs of an arthropod
2
: of, relating to, or involving the organs of mastication
masticatory paralysis
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masticatory
adjective
mas·ti·ca·to·ry
| \ ˈmas-ti-kə-ˌtōr-ē, -ˌtȯr-
\
\
Medical Definition of masticatory
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: used for or adapted to chewing
the masticatory muscles
2
: of, relating to, or involving the organs of mastication
masticatory paralysis
masticatory
noun
plural masticatories
Medical Definition of masticatory (Entry 2 of 2)
: a substance chewed to increase saliva