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gold foil

(gōld foyl),
Pure gold rolled into extremely thin sheets; used in the restoration of carious or fractured teeth.
See also: cohesive gold, noncohesive gold.
Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

gold foil

(gōld foyl)
Pure gold rolled into extremely thin sheets; used in the restoration of carious or fractured teeth.
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

gold foil

(gōld foyl)
Pure gold produced in extremely thin sheets that is then rolled for use in dentistry to restore carious or fractured teeth.
See also: cohesive gold, noncohesive gold
Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012
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