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Word: Bruxism
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
1930s: from Greek brukhein ‘gnash the teeth’ + -ism
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈbrʌksɪz(ə)m
Dialects: British English
Definition:
involuntary habitual grinding of the teeth, typically during sleep.
Short Definition:involuntary habitual grinding of teeth
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