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Microglossia
Having an abnormally small tongue. A condition in which a person has an unusually small tongue. A tongue that is smaller than usual. This condition is frequently linked to a genetic disorder and is commonly accompanied by micrognathia, which is a condition characterized by an abnormally small jaw.
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Microgap
Microscopic space between two components, specifically between an implant and an abutment. It is usually considered to be a source of chronic irritation or contamination creating an inflammatory response.
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Microcrack
In porcelain, one of the numerous surface flaws that contribute to stress concentrations and results in strengths below those theoretically possible.
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Microbiota
The microscopic living organisms of a region. Microscopic organisms within a defined area, organism, or physiological environment. The entirety of microorganisms inhabiting the human body (or any other ecological habitat) as a collective entity.
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Microbial resistance
The ability of microorganisms to resist the effects of antibiotics; usually due to chromosomal mutation or the transfer of resistant genes from already resistant organisms; mechanisms include antibiotic enzymatic destruction.
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Microaerophilic
Refers to bacteria that grow under conditions of reduced oxygen concentration. Used to describe conditions in which the oxygen concentration is lower than atmospheric levels. Requiring a relatively low oxygen tension for growth. There may be a requirement for a higher carbon dioxide concentration. Describing microorganisms that grow best at very low oxygen concentrations (i.e.…
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MIC (abbrev)
Minimum inhibitory concentration.
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MGCS (abbrev)
Medical‐grade calcium sulfate.
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Metronidazole
Antiprotozoal and antibacterial drug (C6H9N3O3) with a spectrum confined to obligate anaerobes, some microaerophilic organisms, and some anaerobic protozoa that act to damage or inhibit DNA synthesis; may induce a disulfiram‐like reaction. This antibiotic is commonly used to treat periodontitis and periimplantitis infections caused by gramnegative anaerobic pathogens. A yellow antibiotic compound, used especially in…
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Methylprednisolone
An intramuscular, intravenous, and oral glucocorticoid with an intermediate half‐life. A mineralcorticoid drug with an action comparable to that of prednisolone, but effective at a somewhat lower dose. A corticosteroid medication employed in the management of intense asthma, skin inflammation, inflammatory bowel conditions, and specific forms of arthritis. The unfavorable effects align with those of…
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