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.
Browse dictionary entries near masticatory
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