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- [bruhk-siz-uh m]
- /ˈbrʌk sɪz əm/
- /brˈʌksɪzəm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bruhk-siz-uh m]
- /ˈbrʌk sɪz əm/
Definitions of bruxism word
- noun bruxism the habit of grinding the teeth, esp unconsciously 3
- noun bruxism the habit of unconsciously grinding one's teeth, usually while asleep 3
- noun bruxism teeth grinding. 1
- noun bruxism The habit or practice of grinding of the teeth, as while sleeping, or due to stress or certain drugs. 0
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Origin of bruxism
First appearance:
before 1935 One of the 8% newest English words
1935-40; < Greek *brȳx(is) a gnashing of teeth (brȳ́k(ein) to gnash, bite + -sis -sis) + -ism
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Parts of speech for Bruxism
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
bruxism popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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bruxism usage trend in Literature
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- what is bruxism?
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- what causes bruxism?
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- how to cure bruxism?
- what does bruxism mean?
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- what is bruxism caused by?
- how to stop bruxism at night?
- what causes bruxism in adults?
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