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brux⋅ism

  [bruhk-siz-uhm]
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–noun Pathology.
teeth grinding.
Origin:
1935–40; < Gk *brȳx(is) a gnashing of teeth (brȳ́k(ein) to gnash, bite + -sis -sis ) + -ism
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teeth grinding

 
–noun Pathology.
habitual, purposeless clenching and grinding of the teeth, esp. during sleep.
Also called bruxism.
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brux·ism   (brŭk'sĭz'əm)   
n.  The habitual, involuntary grinding or clenching of the teeth, usually during sleep, as from anger, tension, fear, or frustration.

[From New Latin brūxis, a gnashing, from Greek brūkein, to gnash.]
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Main Entry: brux·ism
Pronunciation: 'br&k-"siz-&m
Function: noun
: the habit of unconsciously gritting or grinding the teeth especially insituations of stress or during sleep
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bruxism brux·ism (brŭk'sĭz'əm)
n.
The habitual involuntary grinding or clenching of the teeth, usually during sleep, as from anger, tension, fear, or frustration.

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bruxism   (brŭk'sĭz'əm)  Pronunciation Key 
The habitual, involuntary grinding or clenching of the teeth, usually during sleep and sometimes associated wth stress.
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