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beading

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beading,
n the scribing of a shallow groove (less than 0.5 mm in width or depth) on a cast that outlines the major connector. It is used to transfer the design to the investment cast and ensure tissue contact of the major connector.

beading
Cardiology Luminal irregularity of arteries supplying regions affected by electrical injury; Pts with beaded vessels are at ↑ risk for subsequent thromboses Orthopedics Multiple post-fracture tumefactions of the ribs, typical of osteogenesis imperfecta, type II. See Accordion, Rosary.


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