bruxism
Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2005 8:01 pm
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brux·ism (brŭk'sĭz'əm) n.
The habitual, involuntary grinding or clenching of the teeth, usually during sleep, as from anger, tension, fear, or frustration.
Etymology: From New Latin brūxis, a gnashing, from Greek brūkein, to gnash.
The verb is to brux.
brux·ism (brŭk'sĭz'əm) n.
The habitual, involuntary grinding or clenching of the teeth, usually during sleep, as from anger, tension, fear, or frustration.
Etymology: From New Latin brūxis, a gnashing, from Greek brūkein, to gnash.
The verb is to brux.