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源自拉丁语 'temporo-'(颞骨的) + 'mandibula'(下颌骨),19世纪中期进入医学术语。
❶ 与颞骨和下颌骨相关的,特指连接这两块骨骼的关节部位,常见于医学或解剖学语境。
“The temporomandibular joint allows you to move your jaw up and down.”
(颞下颌关节使你的下巴能够上下移动。)
“She suffers from temporomandibular disorder, which causes pain when chewing.”
(她患有颞下颌关节紊乱症,咀嚼时会感到疼痛。)
temporomandibular joint (TMJ) — 指连接颅骨颞部与下颌骨的铰链状关节,负责下巴的开合运动。
“Clicking sounds from the temporomandibular joint may indicate a problem.”
(颞下颌关节发出咔嗒声可能意味着存在问题。)
temporomandibular disorder (TMD) — 涵盖影响颞下颌关节及周边肌肉的一系列疼痛和功能障碍病症。
“Stress is a common contributing factor to temporomandibular disorder.”
(压力是导致颞下颌关节紊乱的常见诱因。)