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... > Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms > Signs and Symptoms > Neurologic Manifestations > Neuromuscular Manifestations > Spasm > Trismus
Nervous System Diseases > Neurologic Manifestations > Neuromuscular Manifestations > Spasm > Trismus

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Trismus  

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  • Lockjaw
  • Masseter Muscle Spasm
  • Masseter Muscle Spasms
  • Muscle Spasm, Masseter
  • Muscle Spasms, Masseter
  • Spasm, Masseter Muscle
  • Spasms, Masseter Muscle

Scope note

  • 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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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D014313

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