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Aathetosis
Aathetosis Slow, involuntary movements of the hands and feet.
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Feet
The plural of foot, both an anatomic structure and a unit of measure. As an anatomic structure, the foot is the end of the leg on which a person normally stands and walks. The foot is a particularly complex structure made up of dozens of bones that work together with muscles and tendons to execute precise movements. The bones of the foot include the 10 metatarsal bones and the 28 phalanges (toe bones).
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Aathetosis
Athetosis
Slow, involuntary movements of the hands and feet.
Abrasion
Loss of tooth structure caused by a hard toothbrush, poor brushing technique, or Bruxism (grinding or clenching the teeth).
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An infection of a tooth, soft tissue or bone
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Contemporary term for dental restorations that involve "bonding" of composite resin or porcelain fillings to natural teeth
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