temporomandibular

[ tem-puh-roh-man-dib-yuh-ler ]

adjective

, Anatomy.

1. of, relating to, or situated near the hinge joint formed by the lower jaw and the temporal bone of the skull.

Word History and Origins

Origin of temporomandibular¹

First recorded in 1885–90; temporo- + mandibular

Example Sentences

The broadcaster, who recently announced her departure from BBC Radio 2's breakfast show, said she has TMJ - which stands for temporomandibular joint.

From BBC

Symptoms of temporomandibular joint disorder include pain around the jaw, ear and temple, a headache around the temples and difficulty opening one's mouth fully, according to the NHS website.

From BBC

Altered neck muscles and poor posture also can strain jaw joints and muscles, creating temporomandibular joint pain.

From Seattle Times

And it often goes hand in hand with temporomandibular joint disorders, which cause pain around the jaw.

From Washington Post

He was concerned that she could have a growth or tumor inside one of her temporomandibular joints.

From New York Times