Trismus
Synonyms
Lock Jaw
Lockjaw
Masseter Muscle Spasm
Masseter Muscle Spasms
Masseter Spasm
Masseter Spasms
Muscle Spasm, Masseter
Muscle Spasms, Masseter
Spasm, Masseter
Spasm, Masseter Muscle
Spasms, Masseter
Spasms, Masseter Muscle
Spasmodic contraction of the masseter muscle resulting in forceful jaw closure. This may be seen with a variety of diseases, including TETANUS, as a complication of radiation therapy, trauma, or in association with neoplastic conditions.
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