risus sardonicus
/ (ˈriːsəs sɑːˈdɒnɪkəs) /
noun
pathol
fixed contraction of the facial muscles resulting in a peculiar distorted grin, caused esp by tetanus
Also called: trismus cynicus (ˈtrɪzməs ˈsɪnɪkəs)
Word Origin for risus sardonicus
C17: New Latin, literally: sardonic laugh
Words nearby risus sardonicus
riss,
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ritardando,
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