masseter

noun

A thick muscle in the cheek that closes the jaws during chewing.

noun

In anatomy, one of the principal muscles of mastication, the action of which directly and forcibly closes the mouth.

noun

The large muscle which raises the under jaw, and assists in mastication.

noun

The large muscle which raises the under jaw, and assists in mastication.

noun

a large muscle that raises the lower jaw and is used in chewing