bruxism

[ bruhk-siz-uh m ]
/ ˈbrʌk sɪz əm /

noun Pathology.

teeth grinding.

Origin of bruxism

1935–40; < Greek *brȳx(is) a gnashing of teeth ( brȳ́k(ein) to gnash, bite + -sis -sis) + -ism

Words nearby bruxism

brutish, brutus, brutus is an honorable man, brux, bruxelles, bruxism, brv, bryan, bryan, william jennings, bryan-chamorro treaty, bryansk

British Dictionary definitions for bruxism

bruxism
/ (ˈbrʌksɪzəm) /

noun

the habit of grinding the teeth, esp unconsciously

Word Origin for bruxism

irregularly formed from Greek brykein to gnash the teeth + -ism

Medical definitions for bruxism

bruxism
[ brŭk′sĭz′əm ]

n.

The habitual involuntary grinding or clenching of the teeth, usually during sleep, as from anger, tension, fear, or frustration.

Scientific definitions for bruxism

bruxism
[ brŭk′sĭz′əm ]

The habitual, involuntary grinding or clenching of the teeth, usually during sleep and sometimes associated wth stress.