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laterotrusion

Pronunciation: lat′ĕr-ō-trū′zhŭn
The outward thrust given by the muscles of mastication to the rotating mandibular condyle during movement of the mandible.

[latero- + L. trudo, pp. trusus, to thrust]




 

 

 

 

 

 



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