trismus (Meaning)

Wordnet

trismus (n)

prolonged spasm of the jaw muscles

Webster

The lockjaw.

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Trismus caused Hannah's jaw to become involuntarily locked, impairing her speech and eating.
The patient's trismus was so severe that they could only open their mouth slightly.
The trauma from the accident resulted in a temporary case of trismus that prevented the victim from consuming food or water.
The doctor injected a muscle relaxant to alleviate the trismus, providing the patient with temporary relief.
Infections, injuries, and certain medical conditions can all trigger trismus.
Treatment for trismus typically involves reducing inflammation, stretching exercises, and addressing the underlying cause.
The dentist was unable to perform the procedure due to the patient's severe trismus.
Trismus can cause discomfort, pain, and difficulty with oral hygiene.
The person's muscles of mastication were contracted, leading to trismus and an inability to open their mouth.
The surgeon opted for a more invasive approach to address the patient's persistent trismus.

prolonged spasm of the jaw musclesThe lockjaw.

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

Trismus caused Hannah's jaw to become involuntarily locked, impairing her speech and eating.

The patient's trismus was so severe that they could only open their mouth slightly.

The trauma from the accident resulted in a temporary case of trismus that prevented the victim from consuming food or water.

The doctor injected a muscle relaxant to alleviate the trismus, providing the patient with temporary relief.