Lockjaw vs. Trismus — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Lockjaw and Trismus
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Lockjaw
See tetanus.
Trismus
Trismus, commonly called lockjaw as associated with tetanus, is a condition of limited jaw mobility. It may be caused by spasm of the muscles of mastication or a variety of other causes.
Lockjaw
An early sign of tetanus, in which there is difficulty opening the jaw because of a tonic spasm of the muscles of mastication. Also called trismus.
Trismus
See lockjaw.
Lockjaw
(pathology) A spasmodic, nervous system disease brought on by the tetanus bacteria. It causes muscles to seize up and may cause death by suffocation.
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Trismus
The inability to open the mouth normally, typically as a result of disease.
Lockjaw
A contraction of the muscles of the jaw by which its motion is suspended; a variety of tetanus; trismus.
Trismus
The lockjaw.
Lockjaw
An acute and serious infection of the central nervous system caused by bacterial infection of open wounds; spasms of the jaw and laryngeal muscles may occur during the late stages
Trismus
Prolonged spasm of the jaw muscles
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