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trismus

/ˈtrɪz.məs/

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noun

/ˈtrɪz.məs/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинское состояние, характеризующееся длительным спазмом жевательных мышц, часто приводящее к затруднению открывания рта.

A medical condition characterized by a prolonged spasm of the jaw muscles, often resulting in difficulty opening the mouth.

uncountable

  1. Jaw muscle spasmC2formalmedical

    A prolonged, painful spasm of the jaw muscles, often causing difficulty opening the mouth.

    ruСпазм жевательных мышц

    • The patient presented with trismus after the dental surgery.
    • Trismus can be a symptom of tetanus infection.
    • Physical therapy is often recommended to relieve trismus.

    Synonymslockjaw

Forms
  • trismuses plural form
  • trismuses' possessive plural form
  • trismus's possessive singular form