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词汇 tmj
释义 TMJ
noun
uk /ˌtiː.emˈdʒeɪ/ us /ˌtiː.emˈdʒeɪ/
[ C ] anatomy specialized
abbreviation for temporomandibular joint: one of the joints in the body on each side of the head that connect the mandible(= the bone that forms the shape of the lower part of the face) to the temporal bones, which are at the sides of the skull (= the bones of the head that surround the brain and give the upper part of the head its shape):
She sustained an injury to her TMJ in a car accident.
He sees some patients whose headaches are caused by a TMJ disorder.
[ U ] medical specialized
abbreviation for temporomandibular joint 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):
For many people, stress is the cause of TMJ.
Little was known about TMJ at that time, but she said she was fortunate enough to find a good oral surgeon.
Synonym
TMD
This may cause temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome, a condition that makes jaw movement painful.
Existing therapies for symptoms associated with painful clicking of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) have rarely met with complete success.
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