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Eruption
Eruption
Process of teeth protruding through the gums
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Eruptive xanthoma
The sudden eruption on the skin of crops of pink papules (firm pea-sized bumps) with a creamy center. They may appear on the hands, feet, arms, legs and buttocks. The papules may be pruritic (itchy). Eruptive xanthoma is due to high concentrations of plasma triglycerides, as occurs with uncontrolled diabetes. The xanthomas usually disappear when the underlying condition is treated, as when the diabetes comes under control.
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Extensor muscle
Any muscle that causes the straightening of a limb or other part.
Extrapyramidal system
System consisting of nerve cells, nerve tracts and pathways that connects the cerebral cortex, basal ganglia, thalamus, cerebellum, reticular formation, and spinal neurons that is concerned with the regulation of reflex movements such as balance and walking.
Enamel
Hard tissue covering the portion of tooth above the gum line.
Endodontist
Specialist who treats injuries, diseases and infections of the tooth pulp (nerve chamber).
Epidemiology
Study of the incidence of disease in a population.
Eruption
Exfoliate
Process of shedding deciduous (baby) teeth.
Exodontia
Practice of dental extractions.
Explorer
Sharp instrument used to detect decay on the surface of teeth.
Extraction
Removal of a tooth
Eyeteeth
The four upper and lower canine (cuspid) teeth.
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