brux·ism (br k s z  m)n. The habitual, involuntary grinding or clenching of the teeth, usually during sleep, as from anger, tension, fear, or frustration. [From New Latin br  xis, a gnashing, from Greek brkein, to gnash.] |
bruxism [ˈbrʌksɪzəm]
n
(Medicine / Pathology) the habit of grinding the teeth, esp unconsciously
[irregularly formed from Greek brykein to gnash the teeth + -ism]
| bruxism (brkszm) The habitual, involuntary grinding or clenching of the teeth, usually during sleep and sometimes associated wth stress. |
bruxism
the habit of purposelessly grinding one’s teeth, especially during sleep. Also called bruxomania.
See also: Teeth
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| Noun | 1. | bruxism - involuntarily or unconsciously clenching or grinding the teeth, typically during sleep action - something done (usually as opposed to something said); "there were stories of murders and other unnatural actions" |
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