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digastric Definition

di·gas·tric (dī gas′trik)

adjective

designating or of a muscle that bellies out from both sides of its tendon, esp. such a muscle in the neck that helps to lower the jaw and indirectly moves the tongue

Etymology: ModL digastricus < Gr di-, two + gastēr, belly: see gastro-

Browse dictionary entries near digastric

  1. ‹ digamy
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  3. ‹ dig up
  4. ‹ dig into
  5. ‹ dig in
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  7. ‹ diffusive
  8. ‹ diffusionism
  9. ‹ diffusion index
  10. ‹ diffusion
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