Category: A
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Amalgamator
A device that provides a mechanical means of amalgamation. This can also be done by hand using a mortar and pestle.
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Amalgamation
The process of combining mercury with silver, tin, and copper to produce a dental restorative alloy called amalgam.
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Amalgamate
The combining of mercury with silver, tin, and copper to produce a dental restorative alloy called amalgam.
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Alymphoplasia
Failure of lymphatic tissue to develop.
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Alymphocytosis
Decreased number or absence of lymphocytes in the blood. Severe shortage or total absence of lymphocytes in the bloodstream.
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Alymphia
Complete or partial deficiency of lymph.
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Alveus hippocampi
A layer of white matter covering the ventricular surface of the hippocampus. The axons forming the alveus are from the hippocampus and subicular cortex. The axons of the alveus collect to form the fimbria (the beginning of the fornix).
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Alveolotomy
Surgical incision of the alveolus of a tooth.
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Alveololingual
Concerning the alveolar process and tongue.
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Allergic alveolitis
Inflammation of the bronchial tree, interstitial tissue, and alveoli of the lung caused by a hypersensitivity reaction to an inhaled antigen. With repeated exposure, large numbers of macrophages form granulomas, which damage and scar lung tissue. The inhaled allergens that most often trigger allergic alveolitis are molds and other fungi, vegetables, mushrooms and mushroom compost,…