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Definitions for trismus
ˈtrɪz məs, ˈtrɪs-tris·mus

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. trismusnoun

    prolonged spasm of the jaw muscles

Wiktionary

  1. trismusnoun

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

ChatGPT

  1. trismus

    Trismus is a medical condition characterized by reduced opening or movement of the jaw, often due to spasm, inflammation or trauma to the muscles and/or tissues involved in jaw movement. This condition can be associated with a variety of illnesses or disorders, including oral surgery, infections, tetanus, or oral cancers. It can cause difficulty in speaking, eating, and maintaining oral hygiene.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Trismusnoun

    the lockjaw

Wikidata

  1. Trismus

    Trismus may mean reduced opening of the jaws caused by spasm of the muscles of mastication, or it may generally refer to all causes of limited mouth opening. It is a common problem with a variety of causes, and may interfere with eating, speech, oral hygiene, and could alter facial appearance. There is an increased risk of aspiration. Temporary trismus is much more common than permanent trismus, and may be distressing and painful, and limit or prevent medical examination or treatments requiring access to the oral cavity.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Trismus

    tris′mus, n. tetanic spasm of the muscles of mastication, lockjaw. [Gr.,—trizein, to gnash.]

U.S. National Library of Medicine

  1. Trismus

    Spasmodic contraction of the masseter muscle resulting in forceful jaw closure. This may be seen with a variety of diseases, including TETANUS, as a complication of radiation therapy, trauma, or in association with neoplastic conditions.

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  1. sistrum

  2. truisms

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of trismus in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of trismus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2


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