Medical Definition of Masticatory silent period

1. A pause in electromyographic patterns associated with tooth contacts during chewing and biting; a part of the complex feedback mechanism of mandibular control involving receptors in the periodontal ligament and muscles. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Masticatory Silent Period

masticating cycles
masticating surface
mastication
mastication
mastications
masticator
masticatories
masticators
masticatory
masticatory
masticatory apparatus
masticatory diplegia
masticatory force
masticatory muscles
masticatory nucleus
masticatory silent period (current term)
masticatory spasm
masticatory surface
masticatory system
masticator nerve
mastich
mastich
mastiche
mastiches
mastichs
masticin
Masticophis
Masticophis bilineatus
Masticophis flagellum
Masticophis lateralis

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