bruxomania

English

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek βρυγμός (brugmós, “grinding [teeth]”) + -o- +‎ -mania.

Noun

bruxomania (uncountable)

  1. (medicine, dentistry) Compulsive grinding of the teeth.

Derived terms

  • awake bruxomania
  • nocturnal bruxomania
  • sleep bruxomania

Translations

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