Definitions for masticatory

masticatory mas·ti·ca·to·ry

Spelling: [mas-ti-kuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]
IPA: /ˈmæs tɪ kəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/

Masticatory is a 11 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 19 points.

You can make 889 anagrams from letters in masticatory (aacimorstty).

Definitions for masticatory

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or used in or for mastication.

noun

  1. Pharmacology. a medicinal substance to be chewed, as to promote the secretion of saliva.

Origin of masticatory

From the New Latin word masticātōrius, dating back to 1605-15. See masticate, -tory1

Examples for masticatory

As for myself, I had full work for my eyes, and postponed the exercise of my masticatory powers until another opportunity.

Its masticatory organs, as well as its viscera, are much more highly developed than are those of ant-lions.

Sometimes cramps in the masticatory muscles have been observed, which explains the grinding of teeth apparent in some instances.

It is used as a masticatory in combination with the areca nut and betel leaf, and also for tanning purposes.

We will divide these muscles into two categories: masticatory and cutaneous.

The masticatory organs of Arthropods were jaws disjointed at their symphysis; antennæ, nostrils turned outside in.

The head contains the masticatory organs, which, frequently having to attack hard substances, must be strongly supported.

Used for similar purposes to india-rubber, and in the United States chewed as a masticatory.

It is chiefly used as a masticatory, to strengthen and preserve the teeth, and perfume the breath.

It has also been used as a masticatory in toothache, paralysis of the tongue, &c. On the Continent it is used as a vesicant.

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