NOCTURNAL BRUXISM
\nɒktˈɜːnə͡l bɹˈʌksɪzəm], \nɒktˈɜːnəl bɹˈʌksɪzəm], \n_ɒ_k_t_ˈɜː_n_əl b_ɹ_ˈʌ_k_s_ɪ_z_ə_m]\
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A sleep disorder characterized by grinding and clenching of the teeth and forceful lateral or protrusive jaw movements. Sleep bruxism may be associated with TOOTH INJURIES; TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DISORDERS; sleep disturbances; and other conditions.
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Platidiam
- An inorganic water-soluble platinum complex. After undergoing hydrolysis, it reacts DNA produce both intra interstrand crosslinks. These crosslinks appear to impair replication and transcription of DNA. The cytotoxicity cisplatin correlates with cellular arrest in G2 phase cell cycle.