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Eccentric relation

Eccentric relation Any relation of the mandible to the maxillae other than centric relation. Synonym: eccentric... Read More

Paracentric inversion

Definition noun, plural: paracentric inversions (genetics) An inversion of a segment of chromosome in which the centromere... Read More

Pericentric inversion

Definition noun, plural: pericentric inversions (genetics) An inversion of a segment of chromosome in which the centromere... Read More

Diatom

Diatom Definition A diatom is a unicellular eukaryotic alga characterized by having a siliceous covering and a symmetrical... Read More

Centric Fragment

The fragment of a chromosome that contains a centromere dividing the chromosome into two distinct... Read More

Vertical dimension

vertical dimension The length of the face determined by the distance of separation of jaws. Occlusal vertical dimension (ovd... Read More

Premature contact

premature contact --> deflective occlusal contact A condition of tooth contact's which diverts the mandible from a normal... Read More

SELFISH GENE – selfish to persist

What is a selfish gene? A selfish gene is not a gene that makes an individual selfish. In fact, it may even be involved in... Read More