BRUXISM


Meaning of BRUXISM in English

[ 'brʌksɪz(ə)m ]

■ noun Medicine involuntary habitual grinding of the teeth, typically during sleep.

Origin

1930s: from Gk brukhein 'gnash the teeth' + -ism .

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