clenching

clenching
clench·ing (klenchґing) the clamping and pressing of the jaws and teeth together in centric occlusion, frequently associated with acute nervous tension or physical effort, such as pushing or lifting a heavy object or performing a difficult task. See also bruxism.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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