Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Syndrome
Alternate Names : TMJ or TMD
Definition Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome is a condition of facial pain in the joints of the lower jaw. The abbreviation "TMJ" literally refers to the joint itself, although it is often used to refer to the disorder (TMD).
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