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occlusal

 
Dictionary: oc·clu·sal   (ə-klū'zəl, -səl) pronunciation
adj.
Of or relating to occlusions of the teeth, especially the chewing or biting surfaces: occlusal wear.


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Dental Dictionary: occlusal
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Pertaining to the contacting surfaces of opposing occlusal units (teeth or occlusion rims). Pertaining to the masticating surfaces of the posterior teeth.

Medical Dictionary: oc·clu·sal
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(ə-klū'zəl, -səl)
adj.
  1. Of or relating to occlusion or closure.
  2. Of or relating to the contacting surfaces of opposing teeth, especially the biting or chewing surfaces.
Veterinary Dictionary: occlusal
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Pertaining to closure; applied to the masticating surfaces of the teeth.

 
 

 

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Dictionary. The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition Copyright © 2007, 2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Updated in 2009. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.  Read more
Dental Dictionary. Mosby's Dental Dictionary. Copyright © 2004 by Elsevier, Inc. All rights reserved.  Read more
Medical Dictionary. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company Read more
Veterinary Dictionary. Saunders Comprehensive Veterinary Dictionary 3rd Edition. Copyright © 2007 by D.C. Blood, V.P. Studdert and C.C. Gay, Elsevier. All rights reserved.  Read more