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bruxism

The origin and history of bruxism.

Etymology

Bruxism comes from Ancient Greek, built on a root meaning the grinding of teeth, itself linked to a verb for biting or gnashing the teeth. The English suffix -ism was added to name it as a condition or habit.

Origin: Ancient Greek

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