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digastric
[ dahy-gas-trik ]
adjective
- (of a muscle) having two bellies with an intermediate tendon.
noun
- a muscle of the lower jaw, the action of which assists in lowering the jaw.
digastric
/ daɪˈɡæstrɪk /
adjective
- (of certain muscles) having two fleshy portions joined by a tendon
noun
- a muscle of the mandible that assists in lowering the lower jaw
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Word History and Origins
Origin of digastric1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of digastric1
C17: from New Latin digastricus (with two bellies), from di- 1+ gastricus gastric, from Greek gastēr belly
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Example Sentences
Passing in front of it may be found the stylo-pharyngeal, stylo-hyoid, and digastric muscles.
From Project Gutenberg
Digastric muscle (for moving the jaws) very much developed in accordance with the great gnawing powers of the species.
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