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chewing, n the movements of the mandible during mastication; controlled by neuromuscular action and limited by the anatomic structure of the temporomandibular joints. See also mastication. chewing cycle, n See cycle, chewing. chewing force, n See force, chewing. chewing see mastication. chewing disease How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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; that is, it couldn't withstand a load much larger than the chewing force. |
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