Jaw, Edentulous, Partially
| Definition: |
Absence of teeth from a portion of the mandible and/or maxilla. |
| Notes: |
see note on JAW, EDENTULOUS for definition; coord IM with MANDIBLE (NIM) or MAXILLA (NIM) |
| Previously Indexed: |
Mouth, Edentulous (1966-1979) |
Jaw, Edentulous, Partially Definitions and Terms
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