masticatory spasm

mas·ti·ca·to·ry spasm

involuntary convulsive muscular contraction affecting the muscles of mastication.
Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

mas·ti·ca·to·ry spasm

(masti-kā-tōr-ē spazm)
Involuntary convulsive muscular contraction affecting muscles of mastication.
Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012
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Marsden, "Focal dystonia of the jaw and the differential diagnosis of unilateral jaw and masticatory spasm," Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry, vol.
Management of Oromandibular Dystonia: A Case Report and Literature Update
Focal dystonia of the jaw and the differential diagnosis of unilateral jaw and masticatory spasm. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry 1986; 49: 651-6.
Two cases of oromandibular dystonia referred as temporomandibular joint disorder
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