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TMJ

American  
  1. temporomandibular joint.


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Some come weekly when dealing with acute TMJ issues, while others book quarterly maintenance appointments or schedule sessions before weddings when they want what Vargas calls a “natural lift.”

From Los Angeles Times

After examining my jaw, Vargas suggested I add the TMJ release, a $90 addition to the base treatment.

From Los Angeles Times

Also last month, Ball revealed that she'd had treatment for a jaw condition called TMJ disorder, which she said gives her "awful headaches" when she wakes up.

From BBC

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

Writing on Instagram, she said: "I have TMJ and wake most days with awful headaches from tension & jaw clenching."

From BBC