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

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