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Decay
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Decay Destruction of tooth structure caused by toxins produced by bacteria.
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Bacteria
Single-celled microorganisms which can exist either as independent (free-living) organisms or as parasites (dependent upon another organism for life).
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Deca-durabolin
Deca-durabolin is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): nandrolone decanoate.
Decabid
Decabid is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): indecainide hydrochloride.
Decaderm
Decaderm is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): dexamethasone.
Decadron
Dexamethasone. A glucocorticosteroid medication used to reduce brain tissue swelling.
Decadron with xylocaine
Decadron with xylocaine is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): dexamethasone sodium phosphate; lidocaine hydrochloride.
Decadron-la
Decadron-la is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): dexamethasone acetate.
Decalcification
Loss of calcium from the bones or teeth.
Decapryn
Decapryn is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): doxylamine succinate.
Decaspray
Decaspray is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): dexamethasone.
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Dopa decarboxylase
An enzyme present in the body that converts levodopa to dopamine.
Dyskinesia
An involuntary movement including athetosis and chorea.
Dystrophin
A protein, a chemical substance made by muscle fibers.
DDS
Doctor of Dental Surgery - equivalent to DMD.
DMD
Doctor of Medical Dentistry - equivalent to DDS.
Decay
Deciduous teeth
Commonly called "baby teeth," the first set of (usually) twenty teeth.
Dentin
Inner layer of tooth structure, immediately under the surface enamel.
Dental implant
A (usually) titanium cylinder surgically placed in the bone of the upper or lower jaw to provide support for a dental restoration or appliance.
Dentition
The arrangement of natural or artificial teeth in the mouth.
Denture
Removable (partial or complete) set of artificial teeth.
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Bacteria
Single-celled microorganisms which can exist either as independent (free-living) organisms or as parasites (dependent upon another organism for life).
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Deca-durabolin
Deca-durabolin is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): nandrolone decanoate.
Decabid
Decabid is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): indecainide hydrochloride.
Decaderm
Decaderm is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): dexamethasone.
Decadron
Dexamethasone. A glucocorticosteroid medication used to reduce brain tissue swelling.
Decadron with xylocaine
Decadron with xylocaine is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): dexamethasone sodium phosphate; lidocaine hydrochloride.
Decadron-la
Decadron-la is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): dexamethasone acetate.
Decalcification
Loss of calcium from the bones or teeth.
Decapryn
Decapryn is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): doxylamine succinate.
Decaspray
Decaspray is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): dexamethasone.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Dopa decarboxylase
An enzyme present in the body that converts levodopa to dopamine.
Dyskinesia
An involuntary movement including athetosis and chorea.
Dystrophin
A protein, a chemical substance made by muscle fibers.
DDS
Doctor of Dental Surgery - equivalent to DMD.
DMD
Doctor of Medical Dentistry - equivalent to DDS.
Decay
Deciduous teeth
Commonly called "baby teeth," the first set of (usually) twenty teeth.
Dentin
Inner layer of tooth structure, immediately under the surface enamel.
Dental implant
A (usually) titanium cylinder surgically placed in the bone of the upper or lower jaw to provide support for a dental restoration or appliance.
Dentition
The arrangement of natural or artificial teeth in the mouth.
Denture
Removable (partial or complete) set of artificial teeth.
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