Author: Glossary
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Dental follicle
The connective tissue structure that encloses the developing tooth within the substance of the jaw before tooth eruption.
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Folie du doute
Abnormal doubts about ordinary acts and beliefs; inability to decide on a definite course of action or conduct.
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Ventricular fold
One of the false vocal cords, superior to the true vocal cords.
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Transverse fold of rectum
Any of the three permanent folds projecting into the lumen of the rectum.
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Semilunar fold of conjunctiva
The fold of conjunctiva at the inner angle of the eye.
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Palmate fold
Any of the longitudinal ridges along the cervical canal of the uterus.
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Nail fold
A groove in the cutaneous tissue surrounding the margins and proximal edges of the nail. Folds of normal skin that surround the natural nail plate.
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Lacrimal fold
A valvelike fold in the lower part of the nasolacrimal duct.
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Gluteal fold
The linear crease in the skin that separates the buttocks from the thighs. This fold marks the lower limits of the gluteus maximus muscle (and its overlying fat).
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Gastric fold
Any of the folds of mucosa, mostly longitudinal, in the empty stomach.