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brux — brux·el·lois; brux·ism; … English syllables
bruxism — brux·ism … English syllables
bruxism — brux•ism [[t]ˈbrʌk sɪz əm[/t]] n. den pat habitual, purposeless clenching and grinding of the teeth • Etymology: 1935–40; < Gk *brȳx(is) a gnashing of teeth … From formal English to slang
Bruxism — Grinding and gnashing the teeth. Bruxism is due to clenching of the teeth other than in chewing and is associated with forceful lateral or protrusive jaw movements. This results in grinding or rubbing the teeth together. Bruxism usually occurs… … Medical dictionary
