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temporomandibular joint dysfunction  

Definition

  • Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are a heterogeneous collection of disorders characterized by orofacial pain and/or masticatory dysfunction. TMDs are more commonly reported by women, typically in their 30s, than by men. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-ZWD293H8-Z

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