TMJ
Definition
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ), a sliding hinge that connects the jawbone (mandible) to the skull (temporal bone), enabling movements like chewing and speaking.
TMJ disorders (also known as TMD), a group of conditions causing pain and dysfunction in the jaw joint and surrounding muscles, often from stress, grinding, or injury.
Examples
After binge-watching true crime shows and clenching her jaw through every plot twist, Sarah's TMJ finally rebelled with a dramatic ache.
He blamed his TMJ on years of competitive gum-chewing, but deep down knew it was just karma for mocking his dentist's warnings.
TMJ turned her morning coffee sip into a high-stakes negotiation with her own jaw, proving even caffeine can't fix everything.
The orthodontist smirked as he diagnosed TMJ, whispering that her love for extra-crispy tacos had finally caught up in the most literal way.