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trismus

[ triz-muhs, tris- ]

noun

, Pathology.
, plural tris·mus·es.
  1. a spasm of the jaw muscles that makes it difficult to open the mouth.


trismus

/ ˈtrɪzməs /

noun

  1. 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

  • trismic 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.

Trismus, tris′mus, n. tetanic spasm of the muscles of mastication, lockjaw.

For traumatic trismus, use the B D current, of vigorous force.

The doctor goes into an explanation, which lasts a quarter of an hour, of the trismus, employing the most scientific terms.

In a few cases epileptic attacks and trismus have been observed.

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