masticatory
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masticatory
[mas´tĭ-kah-tor″e]1. pertaining to mastication.
2. a substance to be chewed, but not swallowed.
mas·ti·ca·to·ry
(mas'ti-kă-tō'rē),Relating to mastication.
masticatory
(măs′tĭ-kə-tôr′ē)adj.
1. Of, relating to, or used in mastication: masticatory muscles.
2. Adapted for chewing.
n. pl. masticato·ries
A medicinal substance chewed to increase salivation.
masticatory
adjective Referring or pertaining to chewing, mastication.noun A material or substance meant to be chewed, such as chewing gum.
mas·ti·ca·to·ry
(mas'ti-kă-tōr-ē)Relating to mastication.
mas·ti·ca·to·ry
(mas'ti-kă-tōr-ē)Relating to mastication.