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trismus
[ triz-muhs, tris- ]
noun
- a spasm of the jaw muscles that makes it difficult to open the mouth.
trismus
/ ˈtrɪzməs /
noun
- 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 namelockjaw
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Derived Forms
- ˈtrismic, adjective
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Other Words From
- trismic adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of trismus1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of trismus1
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Example Sentences
The symptoms of poisoning by this species are spasms, similar to those of trismus, and agonizing general pains.
Trismus, tris′mus, n. tetanic spasm of the muscles of mastication, lockjaw.
For traumatic trismus, use the B D current, of vigorous force.
The doctor goes into an explanation, which lasts a quarter of an hour, of the trismus, employing the most scientific terms.
In a few cases epileptic attacks and trismus have been observed.
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