bruxism

[ bruhk-siz-uhm ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. teeth grinding.

bruxism

/ ˈbrʌksɪzəm /

noun

1. the habit of grinding the teeth, esp unconsciously

bruxism

/ brŭk′sĭz′əm /

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of bruxism¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of bruxism¹

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