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Cerebrospinal otorrhea is what type of condition?
Definition
Where cerebrospinal fluid leaks from the ears.
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Cerebrospinal rhinorrhea is what type of condition?
Definition
Where cerebrospinal fluid leaks from the nose.
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Define alveolar process
Definition
The part of the mandible or maxilla that forms the dental arch, which contains the sockets for the teeth.
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Define calvarial
Definition
Pertaining to the superior portion of the cranium where the fontanels of the infant are situated.
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Define condyle
Definition
Rounded projection/process at the epiphysis of a bone that articulates with another bone; serves as the point of attachment for ligaments.
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Define glenoid fossa
Definition
The socket in which the head of the humerus articulates to form the shoulder joint; a ball-and-socket joint.
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Define labial
Definition
Side of tooth that is closest to the lips.
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Define malar bones
Definition
Cheek bone
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Define malocclusion
Definition
Abnormal alignment of the teeth of the upper jaw with those of the lower jaw.
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Define maxillofacial
Definition
Pertaining to the face and maxilla.
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Define pan-
Definition
Combining form meaning all.
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Define ramus
Definition
Smaller branch of a structure that extends from a larger branch that divides into two parts, such as the rami of the pubis.
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Define reduction
Definition
Correction or placement of a body structure back into normal anatomical position.
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Define symphysis
Definition
A joint in which the two bony surfaces are joined by fibrocartilage (meniscus).
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Define TMJ
Definition
(Temporomandibular joint) The joint formed by the mandible that articulates with the glenoid fossa in each temporal bone.
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