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rest (rest)

1. repose after exertion.

2. a fragment of embryonic tissue retained within the adult organism.

3. an extension that helps support a removable partial denture.

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adrenal rests  accessory adrenal glands.

incisal rest , lingual rest, occlusal rest a metallic part or extension from a removable partial denture to aid in supporting the prosthesis.

suprarenal rests  accessory adrenal glands.

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rest (rst)

n.

1. Cessation of work, exertion, or activity.

2. Peace, ease, or refreshment resulting from sleep or the cessation of an activity.

3. Sleep or quiet relaxation.

4. Mental or emotional tranquillity.

5. A device used as a support, as for the back.

6. A group of embryonic cells or a portion of fetal tissue that has become displaced during development.

7. An extension from a prosthesis that gives vertical support to a dental restoration.

v.

1. To cease motion, work, or activity.

2. To lie down, especially to sleep.

3. To be supported or based; lie, lean, or sit.

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rest,

n 1. passive support.
n 2. an extension from a prosthesis that affords vertical support for a restoration.

rest area,

n See area, rest.

rest, auxiliary,

n the rest other than the one used as a component part of a primary direct retainer.

rest, finger,

n See finger rest.

rest, incisal,

n a metallic extension onto the incisal angle of an anterior tooth to supply support or indirect retention for a removable partial denture.

rest, lingual,

n a metallic extension onto the lingual surface of an anterior tooth to provide support or indirect retention for a removable partial denture.

rest, occlusal,

n (occlusal lug), a rest placed on the occlusal surface of a posterior tooth.

rest occlusion,

n See position, rest, physiologic.

rest position,

n See position, rest.

rest, precision,

n a unit consisting of two closely fitted parts, the insert of which rests firmly against the gingival portion of the tubelike receptacle.

rest relation,

n See relation, jaw, rest.

rest seat,

n See area, rest.

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rest

1. repose after exertion.

2. a fragment of embryonic tissue retained within the adult organism.