masticatory

masticatory definition - medical

mas·ti·ca·to·ry (măsˈtĭ-kə-tôrˌē)

adjective
  1. Of, relating to, or used in mastication.
  2. Adapted for chewing.
noun
A medicinal substance that is chewed to increase salivation.

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