trismus
The inability to open the mouth normally, typically as a result of diseaseThe inability to open the mouth normally, typically as a result of disease.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)The inability to open the mouth normally, typically as a result of disease.
More definitions
- prolonged spasm of the jaw muscles
Origin
Borrowed from New Latin trismus, from Ancient Greek τρισμός (trismós, “a grinding, raspingBorrowed from New Latin trismus, from Ancient Greek τρισμός (trismós, “a grinding, rasping, scream”), from Ancient Greek τρίζω (trízō).
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Synonyms
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable