Temporomandibular Joint Definition

tĕmpə-rō-măn-dĭbyə-lər
noun

(anatomy) The joint on either side of the human head where the jaw (mandible) meets the skull (at the temporal bone).

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Synonyms:
  • articulatio temporomandibularis
  • mandibular joint

Other Word Forms of Temporomandibular Joint

Noun

Singular:
temporomandibular joint
Plural:
temporomandibular-joints

Temporomandibular Joint Sentence Examples

  • In general, there are two groups of patients with temporomandibular joint disorders.

  • You can also have arthritis in your temporomandibular joint (the joint of the jaw).

  • Services run the gamut from teeth whitening to temporomandibular joint problems (TMJ) treatment, and they include treatment for sleep apnea.

  • The prosthetics may be cosmetic or they can treat disorders such as temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders and sleep apnea.

  • If the bite is off, the patient may develop a painful disorder called temporomandibular joint syndrome.

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