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disease > diseases of the osteoarticular system > arthropathy > temporomandibular joint dysfunction
disease > stomatology > maxillary disease > temporomandibular joint dysfunction

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temporomandibular joint dysfunction  

Definition

  • Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD, TMJD) is an umbrella term covering pain and dysfunction of the muscles of mastication (the muscles that move the jaw) and the temporomandibular joints (the joints which connect the mandible to the skull). (Wikipedia)

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/VH8-TGJT5R8H-0

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