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Lumpy Jaw Disease
Temporomandibular joint and muscle disorders (TMJ disorders) are problems or symptoms of the chewing muscles and joints that connect your lower jaw to your skull.
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Alternative Names
TMD; Temporomandibular joint disorders; Temporomandibular muscle disorders
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
There are two matching temporomandibular joints -- one on each side of your head, located just in front of your ears. The abbreviation "TMJ" literally...
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