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Definition of Bruxism
1. Noun. Involuntarily or unconsciously clenching or grinding the teeth, typically during sleep.
Definition of Bruxism
1. Noun. The habit or practice of grinding of the teeth, as while sleeping, or due to stress or certain drugs. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Bruxism
1. a nervous grinding of the teeth [n -S]
Medical Definition of Bruxism
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Bruxism
Literary usage of Bruxism
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Management of Temporomandibular Disorders: Current Bibliographies in by Martha H. Glock, James A. Lipton (1996)
"... A. Occlusal adjustment and myoelectric activity of the jaw elevator muscles
in patients with nocturnal bruxism and craniomandibular disorders. ..."
2. Getting Off the Hook: Treatment of Drug Addiction and Social Disorders by Jurriaan Plesman (1986)
"bruxism The vitamin B groups all play a role in sleeping. Studies show that the
deficiencies of any of these vitamins can cause insomnia. ..."
3. Dental Amalgam: A Scientific Review & Recommended Public Health Service ...edited by James S. Benson edited by James S. Benson (1999)
"Subjects with bruxism may release bigger and greater amounts of amalgam particles,
varying to some degree with the extent and duration of the bruxism. ..."
4. Treatment for Stimulant Use Disorders edited by Richard A. Rawson, Rose M. Urban (2000)
"... weight loss bruxism (teeth grinding) Insomnia or decreased need for sleep
Tremors Seizures—mostly for cocaine users Headache—occasionally in illicit ..."
5. Problems of Drug Dependence: Proceedings of the 58th Annual Scientific Meeting by Louie S. Harrie (1999)
"... not produce behavioral signs of withdrawal (eg tremor, bruxism, vomiting).
Self-injection of ALF was increased by naloxone in a dose-dependent manner. ..."
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