apron (redirected from Napron)

apron,

n a piece of clothing worn in front of the body for protection.

apron band,

n a labioincisal or gingival extension of an orthodontic band that aids in retention of the band and in proper positioning of the bracket.

apron, lead,

n an apron made of materials containing metallic lead or lead compounds used to reduce radiation hazards.

apron, lingual,

n See connector, linguoplate major.

apron, rubber dam,

n a small strip of rubber dam, perforated to fit over an implant abutment that is used to inhibit introduction of cement into the periimplant space.

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apron

1. the long hair under the neck and front of the chest seen in rough collie dogs.

2. large skin folds carried on the ventral neck of some strains of merino sheep.

3. a piece of leather suspended under the belly of a ram in front of the prepuce to prevent mating when the ram is used as a teaser.

4. the concrete slab placed in front of feeders in feedlots to reduce muddiness.