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platysma

noun

Either of two broad muscles located on either side of the neck and innervated by the facial nerve; extends from lower jaw to clavicle and is involved in…

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Word length
8
Starts with
P
Ends with
A
Contains
LA
Scrabble score
15

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pləˈtɪz.mə

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noun

  1. Either of two broad muscles located on either side of the neck and innervated by the facial nerve; extends from lower jaw to clavicle and is involved in moving the mouth and jaw

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