Masseter

Origin

New Latin, from Ancient Greek μασητήρ (masētēr, "a chewer, a muscle of the lower jaw used in chewing"), from μασᾶσθαι (masasthai, "to chew"). Compare French masséter.

Full definition of masseter

Noun

1. (anatomy) The large muscle which raises the under jaw, and assists in mastication.

Derived terms

• masseteral
• masseteric

Anagrams

• seamster
• steamers
• streames