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digastric

[ dahy-gas-trik ]

adjective

  1. (of a muscle) having two bellies with an intermediate tendon.


noun

  1. a muscle of the lower jaw, the action of which assists in lowering the jaw.

digastric

/ daɪˈɡæstrɪk /

adjective

  1. (of certain muscles) having two fleshy portions joined by a tendon
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


noun

  1. a muscle of the mandible that assists in lowering the lower jaw
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of digastric1

From the New Latin word digastricus, dating back to 1690–1700. See di- 1, gastric
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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.

Digastric muscle (for moving the jaws) very much developed in accordance with the great gnawing powers of the species.

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