bruxism
[ bruhk-siz-uhm ]
Origin of bruxism
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British Dictionary definitions for bruxism
bruxism
/ (ˈbrʌksɪzəm) /
noun
the habit of grinding the teeth, esp unconsciously
Origin of bruxism
1irregularly formed from Greek brykein to gnash the teeth + -ism
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Scientific definitions for bruxism
bruxism
[ brŭk′sĭz′əm ]
The habitual, involuntary grinding or clenching of the teeth, usually during sleep and sometimes associated wth stress.
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