Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome (definition)

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Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome

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Definition: A symptom complex consisting of pain, muscle tenderness, clicking in the joint, and limitation or alteration of mandibular movement. The symptoms are subjective and manifested primarily in the masticatory muscles rather than the temporomandibular joint itself. Etiologic factors are uncertain but include occlusal dysharmony and psychophysiologic factors.

DF: note short X ref TMJ SYNDROME

Other names Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome; TMJ Syndrome; Myofascial Pain Dysfunction Syndrome, Temporomandi; Syndrome, Temporomandibular Joint; Syndrome, TMJ; Syndrome, Costen's; Joint Syndrome, Temporomandibular; Costens Syndrome; Costen Syndrome; Costen's Syndrome

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Sources: NLM Medical Subject Headings, NIH UMLS, Drugs@FDA, FDA AERS original data copyright United States Government. No endorsement implied. Last modified 6/6/2012
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