Author: Glossary
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Composite odontoma
A tumor in which the epithelial and mesenchymal cells are completely differentiated. This causes enamel and dentin to be formed in an abnormal manner.
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Ameloblastic odontoma
A neoplasm that contains enamel, dentin, and odontogenic tissue that does not develop to form enamel.
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Odontogenesis imperfecta
A congenital anomaly of the developing teeth in which there is deficient production of enamel and dentin in affected teeth, producing decreased density and enlarged pulp chambers.
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Odontogenesis
The origin and formation of the teeth.
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Odontoblastoma
A tumor composed principally of odontoblasts.
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Phantom odontalgia
Pain felt in the area from which a tooth has been extracted.
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Odds
In statistics, the probability that an event may appear or occur. This probability is estimated from known rates of occurrence of the event in a specific setting, e.g. , f rom the known number of patients with a particular disease on a particular island. In practice most patients do not live on islands, and many…
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Odaxetic
Producing a tinging or itching sensation.
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Odaxesmus
The biting of the tongue, lip, or cheek during an epileptic attack.
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Oculopupillary
Concerning the pupil of the eye.