trismus

[ triz-muhs, tris- ]
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noun,plural tris·mus·es.Pathology.
  1. a spasm of the jaw muscles that makes it difficult to open the mouth.

Origin of trismus

1
1685–95; <New Latin <Greek trismós a grinding

Other words from trismus

  • trismic, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for trismus

trismus

/ (ˈtrɪzməs) /


noun
  1. pathol the state or condition of being unable to open the mouth because of sustained contractions of the jaw muscles, caused by a form of tetanus: Nontechnical name: lockjaw

Origin of trismus

1
C17: from New Latin, from Greek trismos a grinding

Derived forms of trismus

  • trismic, adjective

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