masticatory

masticatory Definition

mas·ti·ca·tory (-kə tôr′ē)

adjective

of or for mastication; specif., adapted for chewing

noun pl. -·ries

any substance to be chewed but not swallowed, as a medicine

masticatory Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

muscle: The force exerted by the masticatory muscles is sufficient to support the bodyweight.
ability: Significant improvements in perceived masticatory ability were noted for both groups ( p 0.05 ).
mucosa: Kydd W L, Daly C H & Wheeler, J B ( 1971 ): The thickness measurements of masticatory mucosa in vitro.
force: The studies of masticatory forces in collaboration with the University of Liverpool funded by the BBSRC have been facilitated by some of these patients.

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