| mimetic | Relating to mimesis. Origin: G. Mimetikos, imitative (05 Mar 2000) |
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| mimetic chorea | Imitation of the chorea movements of another person. (05 Mar 2000) |
| mimetic muscles | The numerous muscles supplied by the facial nerve that are attached to and move the skin of the face. Nomina Anatomica also includes the buccinator muscle in this group; even though it functions primarily in mastication. Synonym: musculi faciales, facial muscles, mimetic muscles. (05 Mar 2000) |
| mimetic paralysis | Paralysis of the facial muscles. (05 Mar 2000) |