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TMJ en · NOUN

Meanings

1. (abbreviation, alt-of) Abbreviation of temporomandibular joint.
   alt of temporomandibular joint
2. (US, colloquial) Temporomandibular pain, temporomandibular joint disorder.
   • She was an only child, a gym rat, had a blotchy red birthmark on her neck in the shape of Florida, a gum-chewing habit that gave her TMJ and breath that reeked of cinnamon and green apple candy. 2018, Ottessa Moshfegh, My Year of Rest and Relaxation, Vintage, published 2019, page 7:

Forms

Synonyms

TMD · TMJD