masticatory
[ mas-ti-kuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee ]
/ ˈmæs tɪ kəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /
adjective
of, relating to, or used in or for mastication.
noun, plural mas·ti·ca·to·ries.
Pharmacology.
a medicinal substance to be chewed, as to promote the secretion of saliva.
Origin of masticatory
OTHER WORDS FROM masticatory
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British Dictionary definitions for masticatory
masticatory
/ (ˈmæstɪkətərɪ, -trɪ) /
adjective
of, relating to, or adapted to chewing
noun plural -tories
obsolete
a medicinal substance chewed to increase the secretion of saliva
Medical definitions for masticatory
masticatory
[ măs′tĭ-kə-tôr′ē ]
adj.
Of, relating to, or used in mastication.
Adapted for chewing.
n.
A medicinal substance that is chewed to increase salivation.