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The art and science of detecting and distinguishing deviations from health and the cause and nature thereof. The determination of the nature, location, and causes of a disease or disorder. Short description concentrating on differences from another taxon (or group of taxa). The process of determining, through examination and analysis, the nature of a patient’s…

To identify or define a disease or unwanted pathological condition by study of and deliberation on the signs and symptoms the patient presents with. To identify a condition or illness, by examining the person and noting symptoms. To apply a series of procedures for examining and gathering data about a patient in order to make…

Demineralized freezedried bone allograft.  

A long‐acting synthetic glucocorticoid used as a potent antiinflammatory drug. It may be administered intramuscularly, orally, or intravenously. A synthetic steroid drug that is used to treat inflammation and hormonal imbalances. A synthetic glucocorticoid that is four times stronger than natural cortisol. It is sold as a sodium salt, as an acetate, or as a…

Dual‐energy X‐ray absorptiometry.  

The process by which glassy substances change their structure to crystalline solids. This phenomenon may occur partially in dental ceramics if a ceramic restoration is fired too often, and it is typically associated with an opacified appearance.  

The direction in which a distraction device is positioned, usually relative to the anatomical axis of the bone segments to be distracted.  

Something developed by the application of ideas or principles that are designed to serve a special purpose or perform a special function. An item or piece of equipment used in the healing arts that is not a drug. Device is defined in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act as including instruments, apparatus and contrivances,…