mas·ti·ca·to·ry (m s t -k -tôr  , -t r)adj. 1. Of, relating to, or used in mastication: masticatory muscles. 2. Adapted for chewing. n. pl. mas·ti·ca·to·ries A medicinal substance chewed to increase salivation. |
masticatory [ˈmæstɪkətərɪ -trɪ]
adj
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Physiology) of, relating to, or adapted to chewing
n pl -tories
(Medicine / Pharmacology) Obsolete a medicinal substance chewed to increase the secretion of saliva
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