temporomandibular joint disordernoun [ C ]
uk/tem.pə.rəʊ.mænˌdɪb.jə.lə ˈdʒɔɪnt dɪˌsɔːd.ər/us/ˈtem.pəˌroʊ.mænˈdɪb.jə.lɚ ˈdʒɔɪnt dɪˌsɔːr.dɚ/specializeda problem affecting one or both of the joints between the temporal bones (= the bones at the sides of the head behind the eyes) and the mandible (= the lower jaw):
Temporomandibular joint disorders usually involve pain or restricted joint movement.
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