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TMD noun[ U ] medical specializeduk /ˌtiː.emˈdiː/ us /ˌtiː.emˈdiː/ abbreviation for temporomandibular disorder: 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): This article discusses the pathophysiology of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and its treatment with analgesic drugs. Treatment for TMD usually involves relaxation of the jaw muscles and restoration of the jaw joint back to its unstrained position. She has heard that TMD pain sometimes improves in women who are carrying a child. Researchers hypothesize that a previous painful experience might hypersensitize some patients, making them more likely to perceive pain from conditions such as TMD, irritable bowel syndrome, and fibromyalgia. They estimated that over 10 million people in the United States currently suffer from TMD. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Problems with bones, joints & teeth achondroplasia acromegaly ankylosed ankylosis anti-plaque caries carpal tunnel syndrome EDS Ehlers-Danlos syndrome fissure gap-toothed gouty growing pains herniated disc tartar tendinitis tennis elbow TMJ trigger finger water on the knee |