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View synonyms for trismus
trismus
[ triz-muhs, tris- ]
noun
, Pathology.
, plural tris·mus·es.
- a spasm of the jaw muscles that makes it difficult to open the mouth.
trismus
/ ˈtrɪzməs /
noun
- pathol the state or condition of being unable to open the mouth because of sustained contractions of the jaw muscles, caused by a form of tetanus Nontechnical namelockjaw
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Derived Forms
- ˈtrismic, adjective
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Other Words From
- trismic adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of trismus1
1685–95; < New Latin < Greek trismós a grinding
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Word History and Origins
Origin of trismus1
C17: from New Latin, from Greek trismos a grinding
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Example Sentences
The symptoms of poisoning by this species are spasms, similar to those of trismus, and agonizing general pains.
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Trismus, tris′mus, n. tetanic spasm of the muscles of mastication, lockjaw.
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For traumatic trismus, use the B D current, of vigorous force.
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The doctor goes into an explanation, which lasts a quarter of an hour, of the trismus, employing the most scientific terms.
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In a few cases epileptic attacks and trismus have been observed.
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