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Edentulous space
Area previously occupied by a tooth or teeth.
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Edentulous
Without teeth, as when all the natural teeth have been removed. Usually applied to people who have lost their teeth. Edentulous is a term referring to a state of being toothless, a condition that could occur because teeth have not yet emerged, or due to tooth loss or dental extraction.
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Edentulism
Oral condition of being without one or more teeth, completely (i.e., complete edentulism) or in segments of a dental arch (i.e., partial edentulism).
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Edentulate
Lacking teeth.
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Edema
A condition of abnormally large fluid volume or abnormal swelling subsequent to the collection of fluid in a tissue or part. Formerly known as dropsy or hydropsy, is characterized swelling caused by abnormal accumulation of fluid beneath the skin, or in one or more cavities of the body. It usually occurs in the feet, ankles…
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Ectopic eruption
Eruption of a tooth outside the expected or usual location or in a displaced position.
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Ectopic
Occurring in an unusual position, manner, or form, as in ectopic eruption. Arising or occurring at an unusual location or in a tissue structure where it is not normally found. Out of normal position. Pertains to being in an abnormal place. Not in the usual position. Malplacement of an organ or an object; for example,…
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Ecology
The study of the relationships of organisms with other organisms and the surrounding environment. The study of the interaction of organisms with each other and with their environment. The study of the mutual relationship between people and their environment. The study of the interrelationships between organisms and their environment. The interaction of people with their…
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ECM (abbrev)
Extracellular matrix.
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Ecchymosis
The extravasation and collection of blood into the subcutaneous tissues, which appears as a yellow to bluish mark on the mucous membrane or skin. Skin discoloration caused by the escape of blood into the tissues from ruptured blood vessels. Blood under the skin such as bruising. Discoloration of the skin associated with a contusion. Diffusion…
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