Trismus (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun, plural tris·mus·es.Pathology.
  1. a spasm of the jaw muscles that makes it difficult to open the mouth.
  2. lockjaw.
noun
  1. the state or condition of being unable to open the mouth because of sustained contractions of the jaw muscles, caused by a form of tetanus
Trismus (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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