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Bacteremia
The presence of bacteria in the bloodstream. The term is usually qualified as being transient, intermittent, or continuous in nature. The presence of viable bacteria circulating in the blood. Fever, chills, tachycardia, and tachypnea are common acute manifestations of bacteremia. The majority of cases are seen in already hospitalized patients, most of whom have underlying…
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B-cell
White blood cell derived from bone marrow. As part of the immune system, B cells (or bursa‐equivalent cells) may differentiate and become antibody‐producing plasma cells. Also called B lymphocyte. Lymphocytes that are part of the adaptive immune response and are responsible for the production of antibodies to a specific antigen. A specialized lymphocyte that, upon…
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BAHA (abbrev)
Bone‐anchored hearing aid.
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Azithromycin
An azalide antibiotic which inhibits bacterial protein synthesis, and is effective against a wide range of gram‐positive, gram‐negative, and anaerobic bacteria. It is used in the treatment of mild to moderate infections caused by susceptible organisms, and may be administered orally and intravenously. Once-daily antibiotic agent used in respiratory infections and in skin infections; similar…
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Azalide
New generation of macrolide derivatives with improved pharmacokinetic properties, tissue penetration, and activity against many gram‐positive and gram‐negative bacteria. A derivative of the macrolide antibiotics, modified by the addition of nitrogen to the macrolide (“large ring”) structure. An example is azithromycin.
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Axonotmesis
Nerve injury with loss of axonal continuity, but with maintenance of the myelin sheath. Sensory and/or motor functions are impaired. Recovery may occur after 1–3 months. It may be caused by a drill violating the mandibular canal, an anesthetic needle penetrating the nerve trunk, or excessive reflection. Nerve injury that damages the nerve tissue without…
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Axis orbital plane
The horizontal imaginary line or plane determined by the transverse horizontal axis of the mandible as it correlates with the palpated lowermost point found at the inferior margin of either the left or right bony orbit (orbitale). This plane is used as a horizontal orientation point to position teeth and/or dental implants in the ideal…
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Axis of preparation
The prepared or intended path of insertion and removal for a dental restoration as it relates to its axial surface.
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Axis
A real or imaginary straight line passing through the center of a body, such as the mandible. Long axis of a tooth the central lengthwise line through the crown and the root. A real or imaginary straight line around which a body may rotate. Main line of development of a plant or organ; (Of inflorescence)…
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Axial wall
The side of a body that is in its long axis. In dentistry, the surface of a tooth preparation that is in its long axis.
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