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tmj

UK /ˌtiː em ˈdʒeɪ/US /ˌtiː em ˈdʒeɪ/

词源

缩写自TemporoMandibular Joint(颞下颌关节),源自拉丁语tempora(颞部)和mandibula(下颌)。

noun

❶ 颞下颌关节的缩写,指连接下颌骨与颅骨的关节,负责嘴巴的开合和咀嚼运动。

“She has been experiencing pain in her TMJ.”

(她的颞下颌关节一直感到疼痛。)

“Grinding your teeth can lead to TMJ disorders.”

(磨牙可能导致颞下颌关节紊乱。)

同义词:temporomandibular joint, jaw joint

常见短语

TMJ disorder — 颞下颌关节紊乱症,指颞下颌关节功能异常导致疼痛或运动受限的病症。

“Stress can worsen TMJ disorder symptoms.”

(压力可能加重颞下颌关节紊乱的症状。)