TMJ SYNDROME
\tˌiːˌɛmd͡ʒˈe͡ɪ sˈɪndɹə͡ʊm], \tˌiːˌɛmdʒˈeɪ sˈɪndɹəʊm], \t_ˌiː__ˌɛ_m_dʒ_ˈeɪ s_ˈɪ_n_d_ɹ_əʊ_m]\
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A symptom complex consisting of pain, muscle tenderness, clicking in the joint, and limitation or alteration of mandibular movement. The symptoms are subjective and manifested primarily in the masticatory muscles rather than the temporomandibular joint itself. Etiologic factors are uncertain but include occlusal dysharmony and psychophysiologic factors.
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Procollagen Proline Dioxygenase
- mixed-function oxygenase that catalyzes hydroxylation prolyl-glycyl-containing-peptide, usually in protocollagen, hydroxyprolylglycyl-peptide. The enzyme utilizes molecular oxygen with a concomitant oxidative decarboxylation of 2-oxoglutarate to succinate. EC 1.14.11.2.