Meaning Of The Word Trismus

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trismus in American English
continuous contraction of the muscles of the jaw, specif. as a symptom of tetanus, or lockjaw
noun: a spasm of the jaw muscles that makes it difficult to open the mouth

trismus in British English
noun: the state or condition of being unable to open the mouth because of sustained contractions of the jaw muscles, caused by a form of tetanus

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