temporomandibular joint
noun
the modified hinge joint formed by the lower jaw and the temporal bone of the skull.
temporomandibular joints
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pluralof temporomandibular joint.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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He was concerned that she could have a growth or tumor inside one of her temporomandibular joints.
From New York Times ● Jun. 15, 2022
The ailment, as its name suggests, is generally traceable to an impairment of one or both of the temporomandibular joints.
From Time Magazine Archive
