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temporomandibular joint disorder
noun[ C or U ]
medical specializeduk /tem.pə.rəʊ.mænˌdɪb.jə.lə ˈdʒɔɪnt dɪˌsɔːd.ər/ us /tem.pə.roʊ.mænˌdɪb.jə.lɚ ˈdʒɔɪnt dɪˌsɔːr.dɚ/(alsotemporomandibular joint dysfunction)
a problem affecting one or both of the joints between the temporal bones(= the bones at the sides of the head at the base of the skull) and the mandible(= the lower jaw):
The dentist diagnosed temporomandibular joint disorder, a condition where the hinge connecting the upper and lower jaw doesn't work correctly.
Temporomandibular joint dysfunction causes pain and tenderness in your jaw joints and surrounding muscles and ligaments.
Synonym
temporomandibular disorder
Temporomandibular joint disorders usually involve pain or restricted joint movement.颞颌关节病通常会导致疼痛和关节活动受限。
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