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platysma

Syllabification: (pla·tys·ma)
Pronunciation: /pləˈtizmə/

Definition of platysma

noun (plural platysmas or platysmata /-mətə/)

Anatomy
  • a broad sheet of muscle fibers extending from the collarbone to the angle of the jaw.

Origin:

late 17th century: modern Latin, from Greek platusma 'flat piece, plate'

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