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masseter

Noun CEFR B2
maˈsiː.tə

Definitions

The large muscle which runs through the rear part of the cheek from the temporal bone to the lower jaw on each side, raises the lower jaw, and assists in mastication.

Equivalents

Españolmasetero
Françaismasséter
DeutschKaumuskelMasseter
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CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

masseter muscle masseteric nerve massetolide Masseur masseuse Massey

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