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Meaning of "bruxism" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD BRUXISM

Irregularly formed from Greek brykein to gnash the teeth + -ism.
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PRONUNCIATION OF BRUXISM

bruxism  [ˈbrʌksɪzəm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BRUXISM

noun
adjective
verb
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Bruxism is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BRUXISM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

bruxism

Bruxism

Bruxism is the excessive grinding of the teeth and/or excessive clenching of the jaw. Bruxism is an oral parafunctional activity; i.e., it is not related to normal function such as eating or talking. Bruxism is a common problem: reports of prevalence range from 8–31% in the general population. Bruxism may cause minimal symptoms, and therefore people may not be aware of the condition. Several symptoms are commonly associated with bruxism, including hypersensitive teeth, aching jaw muscles, and headaches. Bruxism may cause tooth wear, and even the damage or breakage of teeth and dental restorations such as crowns and fillings. There are two main types of bruxism: that which occurs during sleep and that which occurs during wakefulness. Dental damage may be similar in both types, but the symptoms of sleep bruxism tend to be worst on waking and improve during the course of the day, and the symptoms of awake bruxism may not be present at all on waking, and then worsen over the day. The causes of bruxism are not completely understood, but probably involve multiple factors.

Definition of bruxism in the English dictionary

The definition of bruxism in the dictionary is the habit of grinding the teeth, esp unconsciously.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BRUXISM


aestheticism
iːsˈθɛtɪˌsɪzəm
athleticism
æθˈlɛtɪsɪzəm
Catholicism
kəˈθɒlɪˌsɪzəm
criticism
ˈkrɪtɪˌsɪzəm
cynicism
ˈsɪnɪˌsɪzəm
eclecticism
ɪˈklɛktɪˌsɪzəm
exorcism
ˈeksɔːsɪzəm
exoticism
ɪɡˈzɒtɪsɪzəm
Marxism
ˈmɑːksɪzəm
mysticism
ˈmɪstɪˌsɪzəm
narcissism
ˈnɑːsɪˌsɪzəm
Nazism
ˈnɑːtsɪzəm
neoclassicism
ˌniːəʊˈklæsɪˌsɪzəm
neuroticism
njʊˈrɒtɪˌsɪzəm
phoenixism
ˈfiːnɪksɪzəm
racism
ˈreɪsɪzəm
romanticism
rəʊˈmæntɪˌsɪzəm
scepticism
ˈskɛptɪsɪzəm
sexism
ˈsɛksɪzəm
skepticism
ˈskɛptɪsɪzəm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BRUXISM

brutalize
brutally
brute
brutelike
brutely
bruteness
bruter
brutified
brutifies
brutify
bruting
brutish
brutishly
brutishness
brutism
Bruton
Brutus
brux

WORDS THAT END LIKE BRUXISM

activism
autism
Buddhism
capitalism
feminism
hedonism
heterosexism
ism
journalism
Judaism
Ku Kluxism
laxism
mechanism
metabolism
militarism
organism
prism
professionalism
terrorism
tourism

Synonyms and antonyms of bruxism in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «bruxism» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BRUXISM

Find out the translation of bruxism to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of bruxism from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «bruxism» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

磨牙症
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

bruxismo
570 millions of speakers

English

bruxism
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

bruxism
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

صريف الأسنان
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

бруксизм
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

bruxismo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

bruxism
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

bruxisme
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Bruxism
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Bruxismus
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

歯ぎしり
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

이갈이
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Bruxism
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

nghiến răng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பல் கடித்தல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ब्रुक्सिझम
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

bruksizm
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

bruxismo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

bruksizm
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

бруксизм
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

bruxism
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

τριγμός των οδόντων
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Bruxism
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

bruxism
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

bruxism
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of bruxism

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BRUXISM»

The term «bruxism» is regularly used and occupies the 95.030 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BRUXISM» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about bruxism

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BRUXISM»

Discover the use of bruxism in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to bruxism and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Headache, Orofacial Pain and Bruxism
This book provides clinicians with the theoretical and clinical information required to appreciate the role of each discipline involved in the management of patients with headache, orofacial pain and bruxism.
Peter Selvaratnam, Ken Niere, Maria Zuluaga, 2009
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Bruxism: Theory and Practice
" "The book is divided into three sections: the first deals with bruxism knowledge and guidelines for diagnosis, sleep physiology, the main etiological theories, the influence of peripheral and emotional factors, movement disorders, and ...
Daniel A. Paesani, 2010
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What to Do With Bruxism:
People who intentionally or unintentionally clench and grind their teeth are said to suffer from Bruxism disorders. Certain people tend to clench their teeth while sleeping - which is called 'Nocturnal Bruxism' while others tend to do it all the time ...
V.T., 2014
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Fibromyalgia and Other Central Pain Syndromes
Bruxism may be defined as the subconscious, nonfunctional grinding of teeth and may occur during the day or at night. The association between bruxism and MMP. however, is not entirely clear. A specific relationship between bruxism and ...
Daniel Jeffrey Wallace, Daniel J. Clauw, M.D., 2005
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Sleep Disorders and Neurologic Diseases, Second Edition
Occurring especially during stage 2 of NREM sleep, sleep bruxism is polysomnographically characterized by forceful short (approximately 250 ... However, the clinical and polygraphic features of sleep bruxism are not completely clear.
Antonio Culebras, 2007
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Encyclopedia of Special Education
(Rugh & Robbins, 1982). Dental wear is the most commonly used measure to determine the extent of bruxism. Estimates of the frequency of bruxism in the nonretarded population have ranged between 5 percent (Reding et al., 1966) to a high ...
Cecil R. Reynolds, Elaine Fletcher-Janzen, 2007
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A Clinical Guide to Pediatric Sleep: Diagnosis and ...
Bruxism, a sleep related movement disorder, is defined as the involuntary nonfunctional repetitive grinding or clenching of the teeth during sleep. The sound of the teeth grinding, although not always audible, can be disturbing to others and is ...
Jodi A. Mindell, Judith A. Owens, 2009
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The Efficacy of the BiteStrip in Determining Patients ...
Ohayon MM, Li KK, Guilleminault C. Risk factors for sleep bruxism in the general population. Chest. 2001 Jan;119(1):53-61. 17. Pierce CJ, Chrisman K, Bennett ME, Close JM. Stress, anticipatory stress, and psychological measures related to  ...
Emily R. Tolley, 2007
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The Parasomnias and Other Sleep-Related Movement Disorders
Sleep pattern of bruxism: A revision. APSS Meeting 1967; 4: 396. 39. Kuch EV, Till MJ, Messer LB. Bruxing and non-bruxing children: A comparison of their personality traits. Pediatric Dent 1979; 1: 182–7. 40. Hublin C, Kaprio J, Partinen M, ...
Michael J. Thorpy, Giuseppe Plazzi, 2010
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The International Conference Education and Creativity for a ...
SLEEP BRUXISM VERSUS DIURNAL BRUXISM Veronica Mercut, Monica Scrieciu, Sanda Mihaela Popescu, Mihaela Jana Tuculina, Faculty of Dental Medicine, UMF Craiova Abstract Objectives. This study aimed to establish correlations ...
Titu Maiorescu University, Osterreichish-Rumanischer Akademischer Verein

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BRUXISM»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term bruxism is used in the context of the following news items.
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Smart Mouthguard Tells Your Dentist If You're Grinding Your Teeth
Among the many physiological issues that stress can cause, bruxism may seem relatively minor. But teeth grinding can have much larger ... «Popular Science, Jul 15»
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Proper occlusion, orthodontic therapy, and the dental hygienist
Many dental professionals also see tooth wear presenting with facets and a shiny surface caused by bruxism or clenching habits. It's important ... «Dentistry IQ, Jul 15»
3
Smart mouth guard will detect if wearer has concussion
The mouth guard is an improvement over traditional bruxism therapies, such as behavioral modification training during clinical sessions, Wong ... «Horsetalk, Jul 15»
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Smart Mouth Guard Detects Teeth Grinding, Dehydration …
That got him to thinking about something similar that could help an even larger share of the population - those who suffer from bruxism, aka ... «Product Design & Development, Jul 15»
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'Smart' mouth guard knows if you grind your teeth
The mouth guard is an improvement over traditional bruxism therapies, such as behavioral modification training during clinical sessions, Wong ... «Futurity: Research News, Jul 15»
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8 Things You Have No Idea Happen In Your Sleep That Might …
If you grind or clench your teeth when you sleep, you have bruxism. According to Best Health, about 10 percent of adults have bruxism, with symptoms ranging ... «Bustle, Jul 15»
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Smart Mouth Guard Could Detect Teeth Grinding, Dehydration …
That got him to thinking about something similar that could help an even larger share of the population – those who suffer from bruxism, aka ... «WJXT Jacksonville, Jul 15»
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Occlusion: What's the big deal?
Amazingly, most patients are unaware of their bruxism but the signs are very easy to recognize and hard to ignore. Invisalign or braces are an ... «Gettysburg Times, Jun 15»
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Leading Area Periodontist, Dr. Amarik Singh Now Offers Chicago, IL …
Poor oral hygiene routines, bruxism, tooth misalignment, tobacco use, genetics, and periodontal disease are a few potential causes. People ... «PR Web, Jun 15»
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Dr. Cheng Enters In The List Of Nation's Premier “Top 10 Dentist for …
... fields of Invisalign, Prosthetics, Botox & Dermal Filler for TMJ and Bruxism, Implant Dentistry, Periodontal Surgery and Endodontic Treatment. «Press Release Rocket, Jun 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Bruxism [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/bruxism>. Apr 2024 ».
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