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bruxism (ˈbrʌksɪzəm) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| the habit of grinding the teeth, esp unconsciously | |
| [irregularly formed from Greek brykein to gnash the teeth + | |
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Bruxism
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Word Origin & History
bruxism
"grinding the teeth unconsciously," from Gk. ebryxa, aorist root of brykein "to gnash the teeth."
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American Heritage
Medical Dictionary
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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Science Dictionary
| 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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Example sentences
A-The medical name for grinding, gnashing or clenching teeth tightly during sleep is bruxism.
The cause of bruxism is not completely agreed upon, but daily stress may be the trigger in many people.
Many explanations have been offered for why night bruxism occurs and who is at risk, without conclusive proof.
It's called sleep bruxism, and it refers to the grinding or clenching of teeth.
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