Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or affecting the masseter muscle, which is one of the muscles of mastication.

“The masseteric nerve was damaged during the surgery, causing the patient’s face to droop.”

2. adjective

relating to the masseter muscle.

“The masseteric reflex is a reflex that helps to control the movement of the masseter muscle.”

3. noun

a masseteric or a condition affecting the masseter muscle.

“The patient was diagnosed with masseteric, which caused her significant pain and discomfort.”