DYSMASESIS
\dˈɪsme͡ɪssˌiz], \dˈɪsmeɪssˌiz], \d_ˈɪ_s_m_eɪ_s_s_ˌi_z]\
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Dysmassesis, Bradymassesis, from 'with difficulty,' and 'mastication.' Difficult or impeded mastication.
By Robley Dunglison
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