trismic
/ˈtrɪzmɪk/
adjective
- Relating to or affected by trismus (lockjaw), a condition where the jaw muscles tighten and make it hard to open the mouth.
- The doctor checked for trismic rigidity in the jaw muscles.
- The patient showed trismic symptoms after the dental surgery.
- Trismic spasms can be very painful and require medical treatment.