Recession Definition Medical Terms
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Recession definition medical terms. Recession definition the act of receding or withdrawing. As ban l recedere to recede apical progression of the level of the alveolar crest resulting in decreased bone support for the teeth. A period of decreased economic activity. Gingival recession the drawing back of the gingivae from the necks of the teeth with exposure of root surfaces.
Depression slump pullback antonyms. Medical dictionary for the health professions and nursing farlex 2012 recession surgical retroplacement of a part especially the insertion of a muscle so as to weaken its action. The drawing away of a tissue or part from its normal position. Also called bone resorption bone loss.
Recession surgical retroplacement of a part especially the insertion of a muscle so as to weaken its action. 2003 by saunders an imprint of elsevier inc. Boom advance advancement find the right word. Gingival recession the drawing back of the gingivae from the necks of the teeth with exposure of root surfaces.