Meaning of bruxism in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈbrəksɪzəm/

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  1. Noun

    bruxism

    Etymology

    1930s: from Greek brukhein‘gnash the teeth’+ -ism

    Definitions

    1. involuntarily or unconsciously clenching or grinding the teeth, typically during sleep

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