Category: C

A bone graft harvested from the facial aspect of the mandibular symphyseal area, between the mental foramina, apical to the roots of the teeth, and usually above the lower border of the mandible.  

The treatment or control of a disease by chemical agents. Treatment with anticancer drugs. Treatment of cancer with chemical substances. Treatment using anticancer drugs to destroy cancer cells. Normal tissues are also affected. The treatment of a disorder with medication. Treatment of a disease by the use of chemicals or drugs is especially applicable in…

The migration of cells along a concentration gradient of an attractant. The movement of cells or organisms toward or away from a substance in response to its concentration gradient. The movement of phagocytes towards invading bacteria, cell debris or foreign particles. Sensing of, and movement toward or away from a specific chemical agent by living,…

A chemical or biological mediator that causes movement of cells along a concentration gradient to the area with the highest concentration of the chemical.  

Inflammation occurring in the lip. It is of various etiologies and degrees of pathology. Inflammation and cracking of the skin of the lips due to overexposure to the sun, vitamin deficiency, or allergic reaction to cosmetics. Inflammation and cracking of the lips and corners of the mouth due to nutritional deficiency, infection, or allergies. Inflammation…

A device for the movement of electrical charge, usually from within the device to an area where the charge can be manipulated (e.g., conversion into a digital value). This is achieved by “shifting” the signals between stages within the device one at a time. Chargecoupled devices are widely used for digital imaging.  

To define in a unique, distinguishing manner. To mark, identify, or describe the attributes of something. This helps to distinguish an individual or material from other examples of similar individuals or materials.