trismus

Meanings

• Noun

  A condition characterized by severe jaw muscle spasms and inability to open the mouth widely.

  - "The patient's trismus made it difficult for the dentist to perform the necessary procedure."
  - "Trismus is a common side effect of certain neurological conditions."

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Synonyms

lockjaw

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Variants

List of all variants of trismus that leads to same result
trismus , trismuses

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'trismos' meaning 'triple cramp'.

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Trivia

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1. Trismus is a common side effect of botulism, a rare but serious bacterial illness.

2. The record for the longest time spent with one's mouth closed is held by a man named Michael Lerner, who managed to keep his mouth shut for 18 hours and 52 minutes.

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Related Concepts

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1. Lockjaw: A common name for trismus, characterized by severe jaw muscle spasms and difficulty opening the mouth.

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Culture

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Trismus is not known to have any significant cultural, historical, or symbolic significance.

How to Memorize "trismus"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person trying to eat an apple but unable to open their mouth wide enough due to severe jaw muscle spasms.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'trismus' with the sensation of a jaw cramp or a tight jaw.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Triple Trouble' to remember the meaning of trismus, representing the three 'T's: Triple, Tight, and Trouble.

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