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bruxism

[ bruhk-siz-uhm ]

noun

, Pathology.

bruxism

/ ˈbrʌksɪzəm /

noun

  1. the habit of grinding the teeth, esp unconsciously
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bruxism

/ brŭk′sĭz′əm /

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

Origin of bruxism1

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

Origin of bruxism1

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

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