the habit of unconsciously grinding one's teeth, usually while asleep
Origin of bruxism
from Classical Greek ebryxa, aorist root of brykein, to gnash the teeth + -ismbruxism
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bruxism
noun
The habitual, involuntary grinding or clenching of the teeth, usually during sleep.
Origin of bruxism
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The habitual, involuntary grinding or clenching of the teeth, usually during sleep and sometimes associated wth stress.
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Noun
(usually uncountable, plural bruxisms)
Origin
Derived from Ancient Greek βρυγμός (brygmós, “grinding [teeth]”) + -ism.
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bruxism - Medical Definition
n.
The habitual, involuntary grinding or clenching of the teeth, usually during sleep.
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