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- noun
compulsive grinding of theteeth (while awake)
Etymologies
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Derived from Ancient Greek βρυγμός (brigmós, "grinding [teeth]") + -o- + -mania.
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erinoftheyear commented on the word bruxomania
Ooh a friend of mine has this. He has to wear a gaurd. The sound of the grinding is terrible. Ugg.
August 16, 2007