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Impaction
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Impaction Partial or completely unexposed tooth that is wedged against another tooth, bone, or soft tissue, precluding the eruption process
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Bone
Bone refers either to a hardened connective tissue or to one of the individual structures, or organs, into which it is formed, found in many animals. Bones support body structures, protect internal organs, and (in conjunction with muscles) facilitate movement; are also involved with cell formation, calcium metabolism, and mineral storage. The bones of an animal are, collectively, known as the skeleton.
Tissue
Biological tissue is a group of cells that perform a similar function.The study of tissues is known as histology, or, in connection with disease, histopathology.The classical tools for studying the tissues are the wax block, the tissue stain, and the optical microscope, though developments in electron microscopy, immunofluorescence, and frozen sections have all added to the sum of knowledge in the last couple of decades.
Eruption
Process of teeth protruding through the gums
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Impaired Glucose Tolerance (IGT)
Blood glucose (sugar) levels higher than normal but not high enough to be called diabetes. People with IGT may or may not develop diabetes. Other names (no longer used) for IGT are "borderline," "subclinical," "chemical," or "latent" diabetes.
Impairment
A defect in organ function or whole body system, which may be temporary or permanent (eg. hemiplegia).
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Immunology
The study of the body's natural defense system.
Immunotherapy
Stimulating the body's natural defense system to attack and destroy cancers.
Indemnity plan
A type of health care insurance that generally does not restrict a patient's choice of doctors and medical institutions.
IORT
Intraoperative Radiation Therapy. Treating the tumor site with radiation immediately following surgery to remove the tumor.
Incontinence
Involuntary voiding of the bladder or bowel.
Impaction
Implant (dentristy)
Artificial device replacing tooth root; may anchor an artificial tooth, bridge, or denture.
Impression
Mold made of the teeth and soft tissues.
Incision and drainage
Surgical incision of an abscess to drain suppuration (pus).
Incisors
Four upper and four lower front teeth, excluding the cuspids (canine teeth).
Infiltration
Local anesthetic procedure effective for upper teeth and soft tissue; placement of anesthetic under the gum, allowing it to seep into bone.
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Bone
Bone refers either to a hardened connective tissue or to one of the individual structures, or organs, into which it is formed, found in many animals. Bones support body structures, protect internal organs, and (in conjunction with muscles) facilitate movement; are also involved with cell formation, calcium metabolism, and mineral storage. The bones of an animal are, collectively, known as the skeleton.
Tissue
Biological tissue is a group of cells that perform a similar function.The study of tissues is known as histology, or, in connection with disease, histopathology.The classical tools for studying the tissues are the wax block, the tissue stain, and the optical microscope, though developments in electron microscopy, immunofluorescence, and frozen sections have all added to the sum of knowledge in the last couple of decades.
Eruption
Process of teeth protruding through the gums
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Impaired Glucose Tolerance (IGT)
Blood glucose (sugar) levels higher than normal but not high enough to be called diabetes. People with IGT may or may not develop diabetes. Other names (no longer used) for IGT are "borderline," "subclinical," "chemical," or "latent" diabetes.
Impairment
A defect in organ function or whole body system, which may be temporary or permanent (eg. hemiplegia).
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Immunology
The study of the body's natural defense system.
Immunotherapy
Stimulating the body's natural defense system to attack and destroy cancers.
Indemnity plan
A type of health care insurance that generally does not restrict a patient's choice of doctors and medical institutions.
IORT
Intraoperative Radiation Therapy. Treating the tumor site with radiation immediately following surgery to remove the tumor.
Incontinence
Involuntary voiding of the bladder or bowel.
Impaction
Implant (dentristy)
Artificial device replacing tooth root; may anchor an artificial tooth, bridge, or denture.
Impression
Mold made of the teeth and soft tissues.
Incision and drainage
Surgical incision of an abscess to drain suppuration (pus).
Incisors
Four upper and four lower front teeth, excluding the cuspids (canine teeth).
Infiltration
Local anesthetic procedure effective for upper teeth and soft tissue; placement of anesthetic under the gum, allowing it to seep into bone.
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