Bruxism Definition

brŭksĭzəm
noun
The habit of unconsciously grinding one's teeth, usually while asleep.
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Bruxism

Noun

Singular:
bruxism
Plural:
bruxisms

Origin of Bruxism

  • From New Latin brūxis a gnashing from Greek brūkein to gnash

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Derived from Ancient Greek βρυγμός (brygmós, “grinding [teeth]”) +‎ -ism.

    From Wiktionary

Bruxism Sentence Examples

  • For most people who have sleep bruxism, it is not obvious until other problems develop.

  • Three TMD related symptoms and reported bruxism were used as dependent variables.

  • The condition, known as bruxism medically, is not usually harmful, but if it continues on a regular basis, it can wear down the teeth.

  • Bruxism is teeth grinding, and the problem can lead to pain and discomfort.

  • A study from the Nippon Dental University in Tokyo, Japan found that participants with bruxism experienced shallow, unstable sleep patterns, and they had sleep disorders associated with teeth grinding.

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Words Starting With

BBRBRU

Words Ending With

MSMISM

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Words Starting With B and Ending With M

Starts With B & Ends With MStarts With BR & Ends With MStarts With B & Ends With SM

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7 Letter Words7 Letter Words Starting With B7 Letter Words Ending With M