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DictionarySeemucosamasticatory mucosa
masticatory mucosaThose areas of the mucosa of the mouth that have become keratinized due to the friction and abrasion of the masticatory process, esp. the gingivae and hard palate.See also: mucosamas·ti·ca·to·ry mu·co·sa (masti-kă-tōr-ē myū-kōsă) Oral mucosa covered by stratified squamous epithelium that can withstand forces of mastication. |