bruxism

English

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek βρυγμός (brugmós, “grinding [teeth]”) +‎ -ism.

Pronunciation

(US) IPA^(key): /ˈbɹʌk.sɪz.əm/

Noun

bruxism (usually uncountable, plural bruxisms)

The habit or practice of grinding of the teeth, as while sleeping, or due to stress or certain drugs.

Derived terms

brux

Related terms

bruxomania

Translations

habit of grinding the teeth

Czech: bruxismus m
Finnish: hampaiden narskuttelu
French: bruxisme (fr) m

Greek: βρυγμός m (vrygmós)
Inuktitut: ᓃᖁᓗᒃᑐᖅ (niiquluktuq)
Portuguese: bruxismo (pt) m

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