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masseter
This term is a specialized anatomical designation used primarily in medical, dental, and biological contexts. It describes a specific skeletal muscle, and as such, it carries a neutral, clinical tone. It is rarely encountered in general conversation unless discussing jaw tension, orthodontics, or anatomy.
Because it refers to a specific anatomical structure, it is typically used with the definite article "the" when referring to the muscle in a general human context, or in the plural when discussing the bilateral nature of the jaw muscles.
Meanings
Examples
The masseter is the primary muscle used for chewing food.
I can feel my masseter tightening whenever I get stressed.
The surgeon carefully avoided the masseter during the procedure.
Does the masseter feel tender when you press here?
Chronic grinding of the teeth can lead to hypertrophy of the masseter.
He clenched his jaw and his masseter muscle bulged.
Botox injections into the masseter can reduce jaw pain.
The masseter originates from the zygomatic arch and inserts into the mandible.