masseter

Noun

A facial muscle that plays a major role in chewing and closing the jaw.

ریشه

Derived from the Greek word 'massētēr' meaning 'chewing muscle'.

مثال

• The masseter muscle is one of the strongest muscles in the human body.
• Excessive clenching of the jaw can lead to tension and pain in the masseter.
• The dentist examined the patient's masseter to assess their jaw function.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Strong masseter Pain in the masseter Examining the masseter Strengthening masseter muscles