A thrusting of the mandibular condyle toward the midline during movement of the mandible. ... Origin: medio-+ L. Trudo, pp. Trusus, to thrust ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: mē′dē-ō-trū′zhŭn Definitions: 1. A thrusting of the mandibular condyle toward the midline during movement of the mandible.