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Definition of Trismus

1. Noun. Prolonged spasm of the jaw muscles.

Definition of Trismus

1. n. The lockjaw.

Definition of Trismus

1. Noun. The inability to normally open the mouth, such as a result of disease. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Trismus

1. lockjaw [n -ES] : TRISMIC [adj] - See also: lockjaw

Medical Definition of Trismus

1. Motor disturbance of the trigeminal nerve, especially spasm of the masticatory muscles, with difficulty in opening the mouth, a characteristic early symptom of tetanus. Synonym: lockjaw. Origin: Gr. Trismos = grating, grinding This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

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