TRISMUS

trismus

(noun) prolonged spasm of the jaw muscles

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

trismus (uncountable)

The inability to open the mouth normally, typically as a result of disease.

Synonyms

• lockjaw

Anagrams

• sistrum, truisms

Source: Wiktionary


Tris"mus, n. Etym: [NL., form Gr. (Med.)

Definition: The lockjaw.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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