trismus
noun
tris·mus
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Definition of trismus
1
: involuntary contraction of the muscles of mastication (as in tetanus or Parkinson's disease)
2
: lockjaw
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trismus
noun
tris·mus
| \ ˈtriz-məs
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Medical Definition of trismus
: spasm of the muscles of mastication resulting from any of various abnormal conditions or diseases (as tetanus)