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Definition of "temporomandibular" [temporomandibular]

  • Of, relating to, or formed by the temporal bone and the mandible. (adjective)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "temporomandibular" in a sentence
  • "Temporomandibular joint TMJ pain is caused by inflammation in the small joint of the jaw, called the temporomandibular joint."
  • "Inflammation of the jaw, and pain while eating can be one of the earliest symptoms of a maxillofacial condition called temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD)."
  • "We inject a high-dose steroid directly into the joint, most commonly the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), in the jaw, or the subtalar joint, in the foot."
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