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brux·ism

(brŭk′sĭz′əm)

The habitual, involuntary grinding or clenching of the teeth, usually during sleep.

[From New Latin brūxis, a gnashing, from Greek brūkein, to gnash.]

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bruxism

(ˈbrʌksɪzəm)

(Pathology) the habit of grinding the teeth, esp unconsciously

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

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brux•ism

(ˈbrʌk sɪz əm)

n.

habitual, purposeless clenching and grinding of the teeth.

[1935–40; < Greek *brȳx(is) a gnashing of teeth]

bruxism

the habit of purposelessly grinding one’s teeth, especially during sleep. Also called bruxomania.

bruxism

n bruxismo

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