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单词 trismus
释义

trismus

/ˈtrɪzməs /
noun [mass noun] Medicine
Spasm of the jaw muscles, causing the mouth to remain tightly closed, typically as a symptom of tetanus. Also called lockjaw.He developed jaw muscle spasm or trismus (from the word ‘grinding’ in Greek), difficulty swallowing, and stiffness or pain in the neck, shoulder and back muscles....
  • Regional lymphadenopathy is common, and cellulitis and trismus (inability to open the mouth fully) can occur.
  • The presenting symptoms include fever, throat pain, and trismus.

Origin

Late 17th century: from modern Latin, from Greek trismos 'a scream, grinding'.

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