digastric

/dɪˈɡæstrɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or involving two bellies or stomachs

“The digastric muscle plays a crucial role in swallowing.”

2. noun

a muscle with two bellies or stomachs, especially the digastric muscle in the neck

“The surgeon examined the patient’s digastric muscle to diagnose the condition.”

Synonyms

  • bilateral
  • two-bellied

Antonyms

  • monogastric