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materia alba |
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materia /ma·te·ria/ (mah-tēr´e-ah) [L.] matter.
materia al´ba whitish deposits on the teeth, composed of mucus and epithelial cells containing bacteria and filamentous organisms. materia me´dica pharmacology.
materia alba [mətir′ē·ə· al′bə] Etymology: L, white matter a whitish or cream-colored cheesy mass deposited around the necks of the teeth, composed of food debris, mucin, and dead epithelial cells. It is usually associated with poor oral hygiene. materia alba (m
n a soft white deposit around the necks of the teeth, usually associated with poor oral hygiene; composed of food debris, dead tissue elements, and purulent matter; serves as a medium for bacterial growth. materia pl. materiae [L.] material; substance. materia alba material that accumulates on teeth; it is a conglomeration of salivary protein, desquamated epithelial cells, degenerating leukocytes and bacteria. See also plaque. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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