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Veneer
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Veneer Plastic or porcelain facing bonded directly to a tooth to improve its appearance. See laminate.
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Facing
Tooth colored overlay on the visible portion of a crown; may be acrylic, composite or porcelain.
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Von Willebrand's Disease
Von Willebrand's disease (vWD) is the most common hereditary coagulation abnormality described in humans. It arises from a qualitative or quantitative deficiency of von Willebrand factor (vWF), a multimeric protein that is required for platelet adhesion. It is known to affect humans and, in veterinary medicine, dogs.
Veterinary Medicine
Veterinary medicine is the application of medical diagnostic and therapeutic principles to companion, domestic, exotic, wildlife, and production animals.
Viagra
A substance that is used to treat erectile dysfunction. Viagra relaxes the smooth muscle of the penis to allow increased blood flow and erection. It belongs to the family of drugs called phosphodiesterase inhibitors. Also called sildenafil.
Virility
The property of being capable of copulation and procreation.
Vicodin
Hydrocodone (chemical synonym: dihydrocodeinone; trade names: Vicodin, Anexsia, Dicodid, Hycodan, Hycomine, Lorcet, Lortab, Norco, Tussionex) is an opioid derived from either of the natural occuring opiates -- codeine or thebaine. Hydrocodone is an orally active analgesic and antitussive Schedule II narcotic which is marketed in multi-ingredient Schedule III products. The therapeutic dose of 5 mg to 10 mg is pharmacologically equivalent to 30 to 60 mg of oral codeine.
Veneer
Vertical dimension
Arbitrary space between upper and lower jaws upon closure; may decrease over time due to wear, shifting or damage to the teeth.
Valgus
Lateral deviation of the segment of the limb distal to a joint (e.g. 'knock knee').
Varus
Medial deviation of the segment of the limb distal to a joint (e.g. 'bow-legged').
Viscosupplementation
Injection therapy for osteoarthritis (mainly of the knee). Contains hyaluronic acid - a very viscous substance normally found in joint fluid but that is reduced in this condition.
Viadur
Viadur (leuprolide acetate implant) is a unique once-yearly implant for the palliative treatment of advanced prostate cancer.
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Facing
Tooth colored overlay on the visible portion of a crown; may be acrylic, composite or porcelain.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Von Willebrand's Disease
Von Willebrand's disease (vWD) is the most common hereditary coagulation abnormality described in humans. It arises from a qualitative or quantitative deficiency of von Willebrand factor (vWF), a multimeric protein that is required for platelet adhesion. It is known to affect humans and, in veterinary medicine, dogs.
Veterinary Medicine
Veterinary medicine is the application of medical diagnostic and therapeutic principles to companion, domestic, exotic, wildlife, and production animals.
Viagra
A substance that is used to treat erectile dysfunction. Viagra relaxes the smooth muscle of the penis to allow increased blood flow and erection. It belongs to the family of drugs called phosphodiesterase inhibitors. Also called sildenafil.
Virility
The property of being capable of copulation and procreation.
Vicodin
Hydrocodone (chemical synonym: dihydrocodeinone; trade names: Vicodin, Anexsia, Dicodid, Hycodan, Hycomine, Lorcet, Lortab, Norco, Tussionex) is an opioid derived from either of the natural occuring opiates -- codeine or thebaine. Hydrocodone is an orally active analgesic and antitussive Schedule II narcotic which is marketed in multi-ingredient Schedule III products. The therapeutic dose of 5 mg to 10 mg is pharmacologically equivalent to 30 to 60 mg of oral codeine.
Veneer
Vertical dimension
Arbitrary space between upper and lower jaws upon closure; may decrease over time due to wear, shifting or damage to the teeth.
Valgus
Lateral deviation of the segment of the limb distal to a joint (e.g. 'knock knee').
Varus
Medial deviation of the segment of the limb distal to a joint (e.g. 'bow-legged').
Viscosupplementation
Injection therapy for osteoarthritis (mainly of the knee). Contains hyaluronic acid - a very viscous substance normally found in joint fluid but that is reduced in this condition.
Viadur
Viadur (leuprolide acetate implant) is a unique once-yearly implant for the palliative treatment of advanced prostate cancer.
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