Trismus

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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Tree Number(s): C10.597.613.750.700, C23.888.592.608.750.700

MeSH Unique ID: D014313

Entry Terms:

• Lockjaw
• Lock Jaw
• Masseter Muscle Spasm
• Masseter Muscle Spasms
• Muscle Spasm, Masseter
• Muscle Spasms, Masseter
• Spasm, Masseter Muscle
• Spasms, Masseter Muscle
• Masseter Spasm
• Masseter Spasms
• Spasm, Masseter
• Spasms, Masseter

See Also:

• Tetanus

All MeSH Categories
Diseases Category
Nervous System Diseases
Neurologic Manifestations
Neuromuscular Manifestations
Spasm
Trismus

All MeSH Categories
Diseases Category
Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms
Signs and Symptoms
Neurologic Manifestations
Neuromuscular Manifestations
Spasm
Trismus