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TRISMUS Synonyms

There are 2 synonyms of the word trismus. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word trismus. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for TRISMUS

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lockjaw
nounn
noun

• an acute and serious infection of the central nervous system caused by bacterial infection of open wounds; spasms of the jaw and laryngeal muscles may occur during the late stages

cramp
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a painful and involuntary muscular contraction

• a clamp for holding pieces of wood together while they are glued

• a strip of metal with ends bent at right angles; used to hold masonry together

verb

• secure with a cramp

• prevent the progress or free movement of

• affect with or as if with a cramp

• suffer from sudden painful contraction of a muscle

Best Hypernyms For TRISMUS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for trismus, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (2)
cramp spasm
Phrases (1)
muscle spasm

Alternatives for LOCKJAW

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