What is another word for trismus?

Pronunciation: [tɹˈɪsməs] (IPA)

Trismus is a medical term used to describe a condition commonly referred to as "lockjaw" or "stiff jaw." It is characterized by the inability to fully open the mouth due to muscle spasms or joint dysfunction. Synonyms for trismus include jaw stiffness, jaw lock, limited jaw movement, and spasms of the jaw muscles. Other terms used to describe this condition include tetanus, temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ), and oral submucous fibrosis. Trismus can be caused by a variety of factors including dental procedures, radiation therapy, neurological disorders, or jaw trauma. Treatment may include medication, physical therapy, or surgery depending on the underlying cause.

Synonyms for Trismus:

What are the hypernyms for Trismus?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Trismus?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for trismus (as nouns)

Usage examples for Trismus

We call that a trismus."
"Petty Troubles of Married Life, Part First"
Honore de Balzac
The doctor goes into an explanation, which lasts a quarter of an hour, of the trismus, employing the most scientific terms.
"Petty Troubles of Married Life, Part First"
Honore de Balzac
From this it appears that the trismus is the trismus: but he observes with the greatest modesty that if science knows that the trismus is the trismus, it is entirely ignorant of the cause of this nervous affection, which comes and goes, appears and disappears-"and," he adds, "we have decided that it is altogether nervous."
"Petty Troubles of Married Life, Part First"
Honore de Balzac

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