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tris·mus
(trĭz′məs)n.
See lockjaw.
[New Latin, from Greek trismos, a grinding, variant of trigmos, a scream.]
tris′mic (-mĭk) adj.
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trismus
(ˈtrɪzməs)n
(Pathology) 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 name: lockjaw
[C17: from New Latin, from Greek trismos a grinding]
ˈtrismic adj
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tris•mus
(ˈtrɪz məs, ˈtrɪs-)n., pl. -mus•es.
1. a spasm of the jaw muscles that makes it difficult to open the mouth.
2. lockjaw.
[1685–95; < New Latin < Greek trismós a grinding]
tris′mic, adj.
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tris·mus
Gr. trismus, espasmo de los músculos de la masticación debido a una condición patológica.
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trismus
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