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temporomandibular

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temporomandibular /tem·po·ro·man·dib·u·lar/ (tem″pah-ro-man-dib´u-ler) pertaining to the temporal bone and mandible.
tem·po·ro·man·dib·u·lar (tmp-r-mn-dby-lr)
adj.
Of, relating to, or formed by the temporal bone and the mandible.

temporomandibular
[tem′pərō′mandib′yələr]
Etymology: L, tempora, the temples, mandere, to chew
pertaining to the articulation between the temporal bone and the condyle of the mandible.

temporomandibular
pertaining to the temporal bone and mandible.

temporomandibular dysplasia
subluxation with open-mouth jaw locking occurs in Irish setters and Basset hounds, caused by developmental abnormalities in the condyloid process of the mandible and the mandibular fossa of the temporal bone. Called also temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome.
temporomandibular joint syndrome
see temporomandibular dysplasia (above).

Patient discussion about temporomandibular.

Q. I have a pain in the side of my head how can I know if it is serious? In the last two days i have a pain in the side of my head. The pain is more severe after eating but I can feel it almost all the time. how can I know if its something severe or just a temporal mandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome ?

A. IHAVE TO GO TO THE DOCTOR OR U CAN USE TEMPROTAR

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