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- [triz-muh s, tris-]
- /ˈtrɪz məs, ˈtrɪs-/
- /trˈɪsməs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [triz-muh s, tris-]
- /ˈtrɪz məs, ˈtrɪs-/
Definitions of trismus word
- noun plural trismus a spasm of the jaw muscles that makes it difficult to open the mouth. 1
- noun plural trismus lockjaw. 1
- noun trismus 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 0
- noun trismus continuous contraction of the muscles of the jaw, specif. as a symptom of tetanus, or lockjaw 0
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Origin of trismus
First appearance:
before 1685 One of the 48% oldest English words
1685-95; < New Latin < Greek trismós a grinding
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Parts of speech for Trismus
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trismus popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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noun trismus
- lockjaw — tetanus in which the jaws become firmly locked together; trismus.
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