bruxism

[ bruhk-siz-uhm ]

nounPathology.

Origin of bruxism

1
1935–40; <Greek *brȳx(is) a gnashing of teeth (brȳ́k(ein) to gnash, bite + -sis-sis) + -ism

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British Dictionary definitions for bruxism

bruxism

/ (ˈbrʌksɪzəm) /


noun
  1. the habit of grinding the teeth, esp unconsciously

Origin of bruxism

1
irregularly formed from Greek brykein to gnash the teeth + -ism

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Scientific definitions for bruxism

bruxism

[ brŭksĭz′əm ]


  1. The habitual, involuntary grinding or clenching of the teeth, usually during sleep and sometimes associated wth stress.

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