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PLATYSMA

\plˈatɪsmə], \plˈatɪsmə], \p_l_ˈa_t_ɪ_s_m_ə]\

Definitions of PLATYSMA

1920 - A practical medical dictionary.
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.
1846 - Medical lexicon: a dictionary of medical science

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A broad thin muscle of the neck, called formerly platysma myoides; see under musculus.

1920 - A practical medical dictionary.
By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop

In anat., a broad, thin, muscular expansion lying under the skin at each side of the neck.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

A broad sheet of muscle beneath the superficial fascia of the neck.

1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.
By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.

Anything broadly extended. A spread plaster.

1846 - Medical lexicon: a dictionary of medical science
By Robley Dunglison

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